Lost and Found: Josiah Clowes and the Norton Colliery Canal
Meet at the Lychgate, St Bartholomew's Church, Norton Lane, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BY
Find out about the life of The Potteries' locally-born canal engineer and a lost canal hiding in plain sight. This three-mile walk has stunning views over the City and the Moorlands, descends 160ft (50m) into the valley of the River Trent, and along a section of the Caldon Canal, before returning to St Bartholomew's Church. Led by Andy Perkin.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
Meet at the Lychgate, St Bartholomew's Church, Norton Lane, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BY
- Directions:
- Parking is available at St Bartholomew's Church car park, south of the church on Norton Lane.
- Contact on day:
- Andy Perkin
- Telephone number:
- +447989141910
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-book online.
- Booking website:
- https://potteries.org.uk/lost-found-clowes-book
- Booking opens:
- 27 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 04:00 PM
Accessibility details
The three-mile walk includes a 50m descent and climb into and out of the valley, steps, gates and some rough ground - so is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 25
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
