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East Staffordshire Group

We are the East Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in the East Staffordshire area 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
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Overview

An interesting walk through the countryside of East Staffordshire.  Starting from St Peter's Church in the picturesque village of Marchington we walk down Green Lane and on country lanes, tracks and fields, crossing the busy A515 road and on to Draycott in the Clay.  We re-cross the main road, proceed up Marchington Cliff to the tree line and on to Forest Side Farm where we enter the attractive farming area of Marchington Woodlands, returning to our start point via Stock Lane. 

Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
209.7m / 688ft
Type:
circular

This is a fairly flat walk, total ascent only 688ft.  Terrain includes country lanes, tracks and rights of way over fields, some of which are rarely used.   Very little road walking.  The countryside is attractive and quiet with views from Marchington Cliff.  The pace will be relaxed with stops for morning coffee and lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 13766 30681
Nearest postcode:
ST14 8NQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free parking in Marchington Church Car Park SK138308

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