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Downs Banks near Barlaston
Visorando Member
2.01 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stone Rural (Staffordshire)
This walk explores an attractive area of Staffordshire woodland and heath between Stone and Barlaston. The route includes some excellent views over the surrounding countryside and also further afield into neighbouring Shropshire.
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Association / Club / Walk leader2.05 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
The Churnet Valley
5.61 mi
+223 ft
-253 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
Tittesworth Reservoir
7.60 mi
+492 ft
-502 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
7.03 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
Around Tittesworth reservoir
4.50 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
Wedgwood’s Monument
5.75 mi
+407 ft
-433 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.
Apedale Country Par
7.38 mi
+538 ft
-551 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Audley Rural (Staffordshire)
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
Mow Cop
5.48 mi
+663 ft
-689 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.
Lawton Hall
2.20 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.
Two Canals
3.92 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Odd Rode (Cheshire East)
Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).
Sandon Park from Salt
4.58 mi
+272 ft
-256 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Salt and Enson (Staffordshire)
A short Staffordshire walk that begins by following a section of the Trent & Mersey Canal through the Trent Valley. The walk continues to include some pleasant Staffordshire countryside and the glorious parkland of Sandon Hall.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
5.09 mi
+663 ft
-689 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
The Roaches
4.43 mi
+640 ft
-610 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
6.84 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
The Roaches to Lud's Church
6.88 mi
+860 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a beautiful walk along The Roaches providing beautiful views from both sides of the ridge.
Manifold Valley loop - Wetton
9.97 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,017 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This circular walk brings you along riversides on the way visiting Thor's cave.
Timbersbrook to Rushton Spencer
7.01 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,017 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
Nice walk passing by The Cloud, Rushton Bank and Bridestones.
The Manifold Valley from Wetton
7.49 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wetton (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.
Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove
19.56 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,581 ft
10h 20
Moderate
Departure from Congleton (Cheshire East)
The Gritstone Trail runs for 56 km through the Cheshire countryside, west of the Peak District, from Disley to Kidsgrove. This third stage picks up the trail at The Cloud, having left Congleton in a circular route using the Dales Valley Way and the towpath along the Macclesfield Canal to the aqueduct over the River Dale. The route passes Timbersbrook, Nick i' th' Hill, Cheshire's Close, Mow Cop and rejoins the Macclesfield Canal before following the Trent & Mersey Canal into Kidsgrove.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
9.65 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
4.23 mi
+591 ft
-551 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
5.44 mi
+699 ft
-653 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
6.96 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
8.17 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor
9.49 mi
+840 ft
-830 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.
Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor
5.64 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.
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