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Sherbrook Valley & Abraham's Valley with Paul

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Overview

An undulating walk in Cannock Chase including a setting used in JRR Tolkien's 'The Book of Lost Tales'.

Saturday, 12 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
165m / 541ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/18041163/Sherwood-Valley-Abrahams-Valley

We regret we cannot allow dogs other than registered assistance dogs on Walsall Group walks.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98299 20601
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0XA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Punch Bowl car park (not a pub but an area of Cannock Chase) on L side of A513 at RH bend between Wolseley Bridge and Milford. Do not drive into Shugborough grounds.

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