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Sutton Coldfield Group

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

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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

8 miles through beautiful undulating countryside. We start heading north-west, skirting the Weaver Hills and stopping for coffee at the old quarry pits, then north-east past the old lime kilns, through Nan's Wood, joining Blakelow Lane into Staunton, probably having lunch in the churchyard. East then south to Ousley Cross and along the lane back to Ellastone.

Sunday, 8 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Guests please contact the walk leader if you would like to join this walk.

We are sorry, but only assistance dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 11602 43426
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2HB
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powers.mixers.composes
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Wyndley Swimming Pool car park 08:45 for car sharing. Directions to Ellastone: Head through Lichfield towards Ashbourne on the A515. About 3 or 4 miles before Ashbourne, take a left turn onto the B5033 signed Roston, Norbury, Ellastone. At Ellastone, drive through the village, turning right at a T junction, (marked Alton Towers). Just past the Duncomb Arms pub, turn left (marked Wootton) and almost immediately turn right up Church Lane. Car park is on the left opposite the church.

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