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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 carpark we head off to Wildboarclough, past Lower Nabs Farm, Haddon Farm before reaching Ridgegate where we will pause for a pint at Leather's Smithy. We'll then walk along Ridgegate reservoir, into Macclesfield Forest, finishing the walk up and over Shutlingsloe. A mixed terrain of paths, tracks and country lanes. Lunch required

Sunday, 4 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
511.5m / 1678ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98707 69862
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0BD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking is at Clough House Carpark

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