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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.

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

A lovely circular walk encompassing the pretty Peak District villages of Tissington, Thorpe and Mapleton. Terrain includes a couple of short sections of the Tissington Trail, across fields, along lanes and  through woodland on banks of  the River Dove. This walk has been scheduled to coincide with the annual well dressing  festival in the attractive village of Tissington. Optional pub stop at The Okeover Arms in Mapleton and The Old Dog in Thorpe at the end.

Sunday, 1 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
231.3m / 759ft
Type:
circular

No dogs please due to livestock on the reccie. Generally flat,  a couple of short hills.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 16298 50530
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AT
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Meeting time:
9:50 am

Narlows Lane Car Park, Thorpe, Derbyshire, next to The Old Dog Public House. £6.60 per day, credit cards only.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 16298 50530
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AT
what3words:
tailwind.cobbles.february
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking charge is £6.60 per day, cards only. Narlows Lane Car park located off the A515 Ashbourne to Buxton Road next to the The Dog Pub.

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