Gradbach and Danebridge

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Overview

Following the Dane Valley Way from Gradbach Mill to Danebridge and returning via the Hanging Stone on the lower level paths, some of which will be rough and stony through woodland and which may be muddy in places.

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 259.1m / 850ft
Type:: circular

Toilets at Gradbach Mill

Picnic lunch at the Hanging Stone.

Leader will meet at the start at Gradbach

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc. Car Share Code: D

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 89773 34859
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8LL
what3words:: irritable.outdoor.pints

Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Mount Road Industrial Estate, Stone, Staffs - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 99906 66215
Nearest postcode:: SK17 0SU
what3words:: irrigated.flasks.salmon

Start time:: 10:15 am

Free parking on the Gradbach Mill Lane car park Let leader know if going direct to start.

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