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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We set off into the woods then over fields that may have cattle , along the drive, over two more fields into Podmore Woods in to Bateswoods Country Park where have 11's weather permitting, We then head into Bateswoods Nature Reserve into woods where we pause for lunch, After lunch it's then onto Madeley Heath where we will pause for a swift pint at the Crewe Arms. We then head along Lycett lane then back to Bateswood Country Park, up to Scot’s hay cricket club, over to silverdale country park , over to Apedale Country Park, and back to the carpark

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 82273 48325
Nearest postcode:
ST5 7QD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start point Apedale Heritage centre, Loomer Road cafe, toilets open at 10am so toilets are available,

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking