The Reserve lies in a wooded valley and covers an area of around 261 acres. Deep Hayes Country Park Deep Hayes Country Park is a delightful mixture of woods, meadows and pools which belies Deep Hayes's industrial past. Coal and clay extraction has reshaped the valley with iron smelting and brick making also part of its industrial heritage. The pools began life as a reservoir, built in 1848. The best approach is along the A53, turning at Longsdon.
Car parks give easy access to lawns and shrubberies.
Beyond these, extensive areas of quiet woodland around the Serpentine Pool provide the perfect setting for a longer walk. One mile south of Biddulph just off the A527. 10.00am - dusk. Information available on landscape and natural history. 2 Miles East of Cheadle and 1.5 miles West of Oakamoor North Staffordshire Highgate Common Highgate Common Country Park lies in the south-west of Staffordshire, only five miles west of Dudley.