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Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Association / Club / Walk leader
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
Visorando Member9.97 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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