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Mid Staffordshire Group

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

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Overview

This is a pleasant walk suitable for winter conditions, involving some gentle inclines on mostly good paths, with a few stiles in an occassional poor condition.

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

This circular route begins in the Country Park CP near toilets and continues keeping a fast flowing stream to the left on a good path upto a country lane and then across open country to Knypersley Reservoir. The water's edge is followed for about a mile passing the former location of the Hall where soon after a path is reached to the right uphill to cross the A527 before joining a disused railway line back to the Country Park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89313 59408
Nearest postcode:
ST8 7RZ
what3words:
reader.classed.unite
Start time:
9:30 am

Turn right into Grange Road and after the NT Garden entrance on your right take the next right turn into Grange Park Rd. CP immediately on right.

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