We are the Wolverhampton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk spirits us alongside the River Dove before climbing to secluded Hanbury where you have a chance to visit St Werburgh`s Church which has possibly the oldest Albaster tomb in England dated to the early 1300`s. Hanbury is set in low hills near a vast crater where a gypsum mine exploded in 1944. We visit the memorial which recalls the details of Britains largest explosion on 27th November 1944. We then head back to Tutbury passing its beautiful church and the castle which was a prison to Mary Queen of Scots on several occasions before her execution in 1587.
There will be a short drinks stop and a slightly longer lunch stop - so remember to bring a drink and a packed lunch.
This is a joint walk with Walsall Ramblers and Sandwell Ramblers.
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.
Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for weather conditions and the walk you want to do. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt. Non-members of the Ramblers Association are welcome to join us on a couple of walks before deciding whether to join the group.
Tutbury Mill Picnic Area north of the town at the river bridge. Location is 201 metres to the North of DE13 9LZ.
