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We welcome walkers of all abilities to join us, support our national compaigning and enjoy our guided walks.

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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

From the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands village of Grindon, the walk starts by revisiting Thor's Cave. Hopefully we will find the path to Wetton that eluded us last time, then go to Alstonfield.

From there the route takes a loop south to Ilam Hall, passing Castern Hall en route. It returns up the opposite side of the Manifold valley by way of Throwley Hall.

Friday, 14 March 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a good pace all day.

 

 

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98687 57022
Nearest postcode:
ST13 5JP
what3words:
delved.widen.doghouse
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Leek Leisure Centre

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 08490 54518
Nearest postcode:
ST13 7TP
what3words:
whimpered.clinic.nibbles
Start time:
9:00 am

Car park next to 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