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Mid Staffordshire Group

We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. 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

Starting from the National Trust Car park on Shugborough estate we will head to Essex Bridge and then walk along the canal before crossing into Cannock Chase. We will then follow Abraham's valley up hill. From there we will head down the valley again to the Seven Springs Stepping Stones and then walk to the Punch Bowl, where we will cross back into Shugborough estate. 

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
224m / 735ft
Type:
circular

We will be walking on established paths, although in some places these may be muddy. There are no stiles on this walk. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98933 21706
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0XA
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

Follow signs for Shugborough estate, and enter through the main visitor entrance. Follow the road and it will eventually lead to the 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