We are the Staffordshire Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A short, leisurely, after-work stroll at the northern edge of Blithfield reservoir, following the South Staffs Water (blue and yellow) waymarked trails. The route traverses a surprising range of habitats, including deciduous and conifer woodlands, a wildflower meadow and lake shore, with views overlooking geese and other wildfowl. The walk is flat on well-used paths, with just one short muddy patch if wet. There is ample free parking, and there is a public compost toilet near the end of the route. Feel free to bring a pair of binoculars if you have them!
The Blithfield Walks Car Park is clearly signposted from Newton Hurst Lane, and shown on Google Maps. (Note that this is NOT one of the two car parks shown on the OS map either end of the causeway.) Parking is free and won’t be busy.
