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Walsall Group

Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers

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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
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Overview

Down the hill at the side of Thorpe Cloud to Dovedale, up river past Milldale and back along the Tissington trail and a country lane. 

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 08:45am.  The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 05088 03656
Nearest postcode:
WS9 9NP
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Oak Park Active Living Centre, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall (old entrance by KFC).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 16583 50342
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Thorpe Station car park, Narlows Lane, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. A461 to Lichfield, first exit at Three Tuns island, keep ahead to Bowling Green island, A51 Stone, at A515 island take A515 Ashbourne and follow A5i5 to Ashbourne, A515 Buxton through town. About 1 mile after leaving Ashbourne turn L (signed Thorpe, Dovedale) and keep ahead to Old Dog PH, then turn R and bear R at next junction and keep ahead to car park.

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