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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.

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

The route takes us from the National Stone Centre up to Middleton where we cross Middleton Moor to reach Harboro Rocks. We return along the High Peak Trail to Middleton Top where we will break for lunch before descending to the car park. From the car park we will do a final short loop to Bolehill and Black Rock. 

 

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
413m / 1355ft
Type:
circular

The car park is at the National Stone Centre - a parking charge of £5 for the day applies, this should be paid in the NSC shop which opens at 10am.

There are toilets in the NSC shop and also at the lunch stop.

Please advise the leaders in advance if you are joining them.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28610 55298
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4FT
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Start time:
10:00 am

National Stone Centre, Porter Lane, Wirksworth

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