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Mid Staffordshire Group

We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community 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

Overview

This walk takes us from Rugeley Town railway station along to Slitting Mill before heading over the Chase towards Birches Valley and then along Maquis Drive. After Jockey Hill we continue along to Stile Cop Road and the India Hills returning back to our cars through the outskirts of Rugeley

The majority of the route is on well maintained forest tracks, though the last third was on less well used paths

Sunday, 6 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

This is a leisurely walk with no stiles. Toilets are available at Birches Valley visitor centre, about an hour in to the walk

parking is free at Rugeley Town railway station

Please advise the leaders in advance if you are joining them.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 04353 17411
Nearest postcode:
WS15 1FT
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Start time:
9:30 am

Rugeley Town railway station. Free parking

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