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Walking Tixall from St Thomas Priory near Stafford ( Download : )
distance 10.64km Vertical gain +46m Vertical drop -41m Durée 3h10 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Sandon Park from Salt ( Download : )
distance 7.38km Vertical gain +80m Vertical drop -77m Durée 2h20 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking Shugborough from Milford ( Download : )
distance 6.71km Vertical gain +63m Vertical drop -65m Durée 2h05 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Brocton from Walton-on-the-Hill ( Download : )
distance 5.65km Vertical gain +34m Vertical drop -38m Durée 1h45 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Cannock Chase from Milford ( Download : )
distance 11.4km Vertical gain +155m Vertical drop -155m Durée 3h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford ( Download : )
distance 10.14km Vertical gain +124m Vertical drop -124m Durée 3h15 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford ( Download : )
distance 10.11km Vertical gain +114m Vertical drop -123m Durée 3h15 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking The Cannock Chase War Trail ( Download : )
distance 10.64km Vertical gain +148m Vertical drop -146m Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking Downs Banks near Barlaston ( Download : )
distance 3.24km Vertical gain +70m Vertical drop -77m Durée 1h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking The Fauld Crater from Hanbury ( Download : )
distance 2.67km Vertical gain +25m Vertical drop -25m Durée 0h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hanbury (Staffordshire) - 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.

Walking Dovedale, Milldale and Alstonfield ( Download : )
distance 12.49km Vertical gain +245m Vertical drop -238m Durée 4h15 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

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.

Walking A high-level Dovedale Route ( Download : )
distance 13.61km Vertical gain +509m Vertical drop -501m Durée 5h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking The Manifold Valley from Wetton ( Download : )
distance 12.05km Vertical gain +323m Vertical drop -323m Durée 4h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley ( Download : )
distance 6.88km Vertical gain +327m Vertical drop -310m Durée 2h55 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Wrockwardine - Telford and Wrekin

An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.

Walking The Wrekin from near Cluddley ( Download : )
distance 3.78km Vertical gain +212m Vertical drop -175m Durée 1h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Little Wenlock - Telford and Wrekin

This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.

Walking Middleton Circular Walk ( Download : )
Middleton Circular Walk
distance 5.87km Vertical gain +43m Vertical drop -49m Durée 1h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Middleton (Warwickshire) - Warwickshire

Pleasant mainly flat circular walk starting and ending at a pub.

Walking The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir ( Download : )
distance 11.31km Vertical gain +323m Vertical drop -316m Durée 4h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking The Roaches - a short circular walk ( Download : )
distance 7.13km Vertical gain +192m Vertical drop -191m Durée 2h35 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking The Roaches & Lud's Church ( Download : )
distance 11.02km Vertical gain +360m Vertical drop -357m Durée 4h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking The Cloud from Rushton Spencer ( Download : )
distance 8.19km Vertical gain +184m Vertical drop -192m Durée 2h50 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Rushton (Staffordshire) - 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.

Walking Stage 3 of the Gritstone Trail - Congleton to Kidsgrove ( Download : )
distance 31.48km Vertical gain +452m Vertical drop -454m Durée 10h15 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Congleton - Cheshire

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.

Walking Beresford, Wolfscote & Biggin Dales from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 9.71km Vertical gain +132m Vertical drop -120m Durée 3h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - 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.

Walking Beresford Dale, Alstonefield & Wolfescote Dale from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 11.37km Vertical gain +185m Vertical drop -174m Durée 3h45 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This walk starts in Hartington and explores Beresford Dale before visiting the village of Alstonefield. The route then continues by descending back into Wolfescote Dale and a return to the start.

Walking Dove Valley, Biggin Dale & Biggin from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 10.84km Vertical gain +141m Vertical drop -141m Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - 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.

Walking Pilsbury Castle from Hartington ( Download : )
distance 7.85km Vertical gain +195m Vertical drop -204m Durée 2h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Pilsbury Castle is the main objective on this Peak District walk from bustling Hartington. Including White Peak scenery alongside the upper section of the River Dove this walk includes both Derbsyhire and Staffordshire sides of the Dove Valley.

Walking Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington ( Download : )
Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington
distance 8.84km Vertical gain +116m Vertical drop -116m Durée 2h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - 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.

Walking Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington ( Download : )
Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington
distance 14.29km Vertical gain +199m Vertical drop -198m Durée 4h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - 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.

Walking Farmer's Bridge Locks & Centenary Sq, Birmingham ( Download : )
distance 2.07km Vertical gain +14m Vertical drop -17m Durée 0h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in West Midlands

A look at the industrial heritage of the City of Birmingham. This city walk explores the northwestern sector of central Birmingham.

Walking Aston Junction & Millennium Point, Birmingham ( Download : )
distance 5.44km Vertical gain +43m Vertical drop -47m Durée 1h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in West Midlands

This walk explores the Industrial and canal heritage in Britain's second city, Birmingham. In addition the route includes some of the modern additions to Birmingham's history including the Bull Ring Shopping Centre.

Walking Gas Street Basin & The Bull Ring, Birmingham ( Download : )
distance 3.71km Vertical gain +31m Vertical drop -35m Durée 1h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in West Midlands

This stroll explores the modern face of the City of Birmingham with a peep into its past. The start is outside the Council House in Victoria Square.

Walking Brindley Place & the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham ( Download : )
distance 3.8km Vertical gain +28m Vertical drop -24m Durée 1h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in West Midlands

This walk in Birmingham takes you through some modern redevelopment that is based around Birmingham's heritage before continuing to visit an area that has much heritage on offer but is still in use for its original purpose. The latter area is the Jewellery Quarter which even today is a fascinating place to explore.

Walking Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 6.8km Vertical gain +186m Vertical drop -175m Durée 2h30 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

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.

Walking Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church ( Download : )
distance 15.53km Vertical gain +324m Vertical drop -323m Durée 5h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.

Walking Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 8.76km Vertical gain +213m Vertical drop -190m Durée 3h05 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.

Walking Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach ( Download : )
distance 13.14km Vertical gain +371m Vertical drop -365m Durée 4h50 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Quarnford - 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.

Walking Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach ( Download : )
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
distance 11.2km Vertical gain +211m Vertical drop -209m Durée 3h50 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough - Cheshire

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.

Walking Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor ( Download : )
distance 15.28km Vertical gain +243m Vertical drop -240m Durée 5h05 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Longnor (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

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.

Walking Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor ( Download : )
distance 9.07km Vertical gain +315m Vertical drop -317m Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Longnor (Derbyshire) - Derbyshire

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.

Walking Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough ( Download : )
distance 12.29km Vertical gain +352m Vertical drop -351m Durée 4h30 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Hollinsclough - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.

Walking Kinver Edge circular walk ( Download : )
distance 6.74km Vertical gain +140m Vertical drop -138m Durée 2h20 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Kinver - Staffordshire

A short Staffordshire walk that includes the chance to visit the Holy Austin Rock Houses that are preserved by the National Trust. The route uses generally well-signed paths although a good ense of direction is useful in this area.

Walking Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version) ( Download : )
distance 9.56km Vertical gain +167m Vertical drop -169m Durée 3h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.

Walking Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale ( Download : )
distance 12.79km Vertical gain +165m Vertical drop -166m Durée 4h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.

Walking Monyash & Lathkill Dales ( Download : )
distance 13.55km Vertical gain +177m Vertical drop -177m Durée 4h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

Lathkill Dale offers a variety of landscapes and this Peak District walk enables you to see this wonderful limestone dale at its best.

Walking Winster and Surrounds ( Download : )
distance 8.3km Vertical gain +200m Vertical drop -198m Durée 2h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Winster - Derbyshire

Nice, easy fine weather walk starting from the beautiful village of Winster. Lovely views as you travel through different terrains.

Walking Berkswell from Meriden using the Millennium Way ( Download : )
distance 13.9km Vertical gain +70m Vertical drop -70m Durée 4h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Meriden - Warwickshire

This Warwickshire walk starts from the medieval stone cross situated in Meriden, which reputedly marks the centre of England. Meriden is also the fulcrum of the 100 mile long distance walking path known as The Millennium Way, which runs from Pershore to Meriden then down to Middleton Cheney. This circular walk incorporates the two northern sections of the Millennium Way, joined by a short link through the delightful village of Berkswell.

Walking Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor ( Download : )
distance 12.14km Vertical gain +297m Vertical drop -301m Durée 4h20 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Edensor - Derbyshire

Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.