The heathland of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire offers plenty of walks. This route starts from Milford, near Stafford, and visits some of the highlights of the area including the Stepping Stones and Seven Springs.
Calculated time: 3h40[?] 
Distance : 11.4km
Vertical gain : 155m
Vertical drop : 155m
Highest point : 206m
Lowest point : 94m 
Difficulty : Average
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : Berkswich
Starting point : N 52.784323° / W 2.04105° (D/A) After parking take the main path, which enters a cutting, and head south-east to Mere Pits. Leaving the cutting follow the broad path that turns north east. Stay on this turning right (east) to reach the stepping stones over Sher Brook. This is a pleasant place to linger especially mid-week. Cross the stepping stones and follow the clear path on the east side of the brook for about a mile and a half where you turn left (grid ref 988180) at a clear junction.
(1) Stay with this path for just under a mile as it climbs and then levels to reach a broad forestry track (grid ref 998182). Turn north and follow this tracks down Abraham's Valley to reach a car parking area in just under two miles.
(2) This 'beauty' spot, known locally as Seven Springs, has a multitude of paths and the one you need turns south west and then west to reach the stepping stones crossed earlier in the walk. All that is left is to retrace your route back to your car(D/A).
Cannock Chase has many footpaths and it is a confusing area in which to describe walks. It is therefore suggested that the 1:25,000 map is used.
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 102m
1 : km 4.13 - alt. 164m - Turn left
2 : km 7.67 - alt. 94m - Seven Springs
D/A : km 11.4 - alt. 102m
Designated an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty, Cannock Chase in Staffordshire provides a basis for many excellent and easily graded walks. This example provides a perfect introduction to the area including visits to many of my childhood haunts! The walk starts at Milford Common east of Stafford on the A513 to Rugeley. The best place to park is near the "Rest Home" marked as a Hospital (grid ref. SJ973208) where there is ample parking to be found.
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Global average : 4.67/5
Number of opinions : 3
Description quality : 4.67/5
Routemap quality : 5/5
Walk interest : 4.33/5
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 25/11/20
Description quality
: Very good
Routemap quality
: Very good
Walk interest
: Good
I HAVE DONE THIS WALK SEVERAL TIMES.GREAT AUTUMN WALK.EASY TO FOLLOW.GOOD PATHS AND EASY PARKING.
Global average : 4.33 / 5
Date of walk
: 19/04/19
Description quality
: Good
Routemap quality
: Very good
Walk interest
: Good
Our first walk through Hikideas, the map and GPS coordinates were very helpful. We did get a little confused based on the description, which meant we had to back track a little, but overall a great walk!
Global average : 5 / 5
Date of walk
: 20/11/17
Description quality
: Very good
Routemap quality
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Good map, instructions and timing accurate, An easy brisk 3.5/4 hr walk that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities. Mostly well maintained paths.
10.14km
+124m
-124m
3h15
Average
Starting point in Berkswich - Staffordshire This Staffordshire walk explores some of the highlights of Cannock Chase AONB in the vicinity of Milford. The route includes heathland, a section of canal and a walk through Shugborough Park.
10.11km
+114m
-123m
3h15
Average
Starting point in Berkswich - Staffordshire A Staffordshire walk that explores some of the highlights of the northern part of Cannock Chase AONB. The route includes heathland, a section of canal and a walk through Shugborough Park.
6.71km
+63m
-65m
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Berkswich - Staffordshire This Staffordshire walk begins with an exploratory look at a small part of Cannock Chase - now designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It then includes a walk through the parkland surrounding Lord Lichfield's Shugborough Hall before concluding with a look at some of Britain's canal heritage.
10.64km
+148m
-146m
3h30
Average
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5.65km
+34m
-38m
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Staffordshire This short walk explores the Staffordshire countryside between the eastern outskirts of Stafford and the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route offers views to Cannock Chase and the chance to explore the villages of Walton-on-the-Hill and Brocton.
10.64km
+46m
-41m
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Hopton and Coton - Staffordshire This Staffordshire walk combines field and canalside paths to the east of Stafford. There are some interesting histroical buildings along the way which adds an historical focus to the route.
7.38km
+80m
-77m
2h20
Easy
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3.24km
+70m
-77m
1h10
Easy
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