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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.
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.
Dovedale
6.28 mi
+758 ft
-755 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
Famous circular walk passing by the Dovedale stepping stones. Dog friendly.
Callow Top & Tissington Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader2.30 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Good views over the Dove Valley, and a short section of the Tissington Trail, a disused railway.
Okeover Park
3.53 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Superb open parkland, historic buildings and extensive views over Mappleton, the Dove Valley and beyond.
Thorpe and Dovedale
5.75 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A walk of endless vistas, visiting a Peak District classic and returning via an extended stroll along the beautiful Dove.
Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield
7.76 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thorpe CP (Derbyshire)
Lovely walk through one the Peak District's most famous dales, the beautiful village of Alstonfield, finishing with a traverse around Bunster Hill. This is a great walk on a sunny winter's day as the sun shines into Dovedale most of the day.
Tissington Trail Cycle
15.07 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,427 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Glorious mountain bike routes with long stretches off-road.
Thorpe and Dovedale
6.65 mi
+315 ft
-341 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Above and along the Dove valley to a Peak District classic.
Hanging Bridge & Okeover Park
4.82 mi
+331 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Valley and parkland views on either side of the River Dove.
Mappleton & the River Dove
2.18 mi
+187 ft
-200 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
A quick stroll to the village with a brief riverside interlude.
Fenny Bentley
4.29 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mapleton CP (Derbyshire)
Along the Bentley Brook to an interesting village and church.
A high-level Dovedale Route
8.45 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ilam (Staffordshire)
This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
2.05 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
Tittesworth Reservoir
7.60 mi
+492 ft
-502 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
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.
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.
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.
The Fauld Crater from Hanbury
1.66 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Hanbury (Staffordshire)
This Staffordshire stroll visits the site of the largest non-nuclear explosion in the world - the Fauld Crater. It is an easy walk and offers an interesting diversion for an hour or so.
Shugborough from Milford
4.17 mi
+262 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from 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.
Cannock Chase from Milford
7.08 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Berkswich (Staffordshire)
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.
Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford
6.30 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford
6.28 mi
+407 ft
-430 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Tissington Trail stroll
2.85 mi
+75 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A mostly level stroll through meadows and along a stretch of the former railway line.
Dovedale
8.19 mi
+705 ft
-719 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
An all-day Peak District classic, with refreshment opportunities en route
Parwich circular
4.58 mi
+449 ft
-476 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
Walk to a picturesque village green and pub, returning via pasture land.
Ballidon and the Tissington Trail
14.28 mi
+709 ft
-689 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Tissington and Lea Hall CP (Derbyshire)
A beautiful ride along the Tissington Trail and National Cycle Network 548, mostly on off-road tracks and cycle-ways.
Brocton from Walton-on-the-Hill
3.51 mi
+115 ft
-128 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Berkswich (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.
The Cannock Chase War Trail
6.61 mi
+492 ft
-486 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brocton (Staffordshire)
The war memorials on Cannock Chase provide a poignant reminder of our past history. This Staffordshire walk starts from the village of Brocton and offers an intresting insight into the landscape of Cannock Chase whilst visiting the war memorials.
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.
Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington
6.03 mi
+453 ft
-407 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Derbyshire walk starts from the village of Hartington and explores three limestone Dales. The route follows the River Dove and also includes a section through drystone walled fields above the village.
Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington
6.73 mi
+600 ft
-597 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk from Hartington in Derbyshire follows a section of the River Dove. The route takes you through three limestone dales and across typical farming country for the area.
Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington
7.10 mi
+587 ft
-581 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This walk explores Beresford Dale, through which the River Dove flows, before climbing up to the village of Alstonefield from where the route descends back into Dovedale for a return along the river to the start.
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
5.49 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
8.88 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.
To Beresford Dale from Hartington Hall Youth Hostel
3.17 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hartington Town Quarter CP (Derbyshire)
A short and easy walk through Beresford Dale, which was an inspiration for the book 'The Compleat Angler' by Sir Izaac Walton. It also includes a variety of landscapes of limestone country, including lanes between dry stone walls and upland pasture.
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