Stafford walks
Sandon Park from Salt
A short Staffordshire walk that begins by following a section of the Trent & Mersey Canal through the Trent Valley. The walk continues to include some pleasant Staffordshire countryside and the glorious parkland of Sandon Hall.
Downs Banks near Barlaston
This walk explores an attractive area of Staffordshire woodland and heath between Stone and Barlaston. The route includes some excellent views over the surrounding countryside and also further afield into neighbouring Shropshire.
Brocton from Walton-on-the-Hill
This short walk explores the Staffordshire countryside between the eastern outskirts of Stafford and the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route offers views to Cannock Chase and the chance to explore the villages of Walton-on-the-Hill and Brocton.
Shugborough from Milford
This Staffordshire walk begins with an exploratory look at a small part of Cannock Chase - now designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It then includes a walk through the parkland surrounding Lord Lichfield's Shugborough Hall before concluding with a look at some of Britain's canal heritage.
Cannock Chase from Milford
The heathland of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire offers plenty of walks. This route starts from Milford, near Stafford, and visits some of the highlights of the area including the Stepping Stones and Seven Springs.
Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford
This Staffordshire walk explores some of the highlights of Cannock Chase AONB in the vicinity of Milford. The route includes heathland, a section of canal and a walk through Shugborough Park.
Seven Springs, Little Haywood and Shugborough Park from Milford
A Staffordshire walk that explores some of the highlights of the northern part of Cannock Chase AONB. The route includes heathland, a section of canal and a walk through Shugborough Park.
The Cannock Chase War Trail
The war memorials on Cannock Chase provide a poignant reminder of our past history. This Staffordshire walk starts from the village of Brocton and offers an intresting insight into the landscape of Cannock Chase whilst visiting the war memorials.
Wedgwood’s Monument
A stroll through woodland to a historic blast furnace and then a monument with a fine view.
Apedale Country Par
A fine walk with the chance to descend a coal mine or ride a steam train.
Wybunbury Moss
Stroll round a National Nature Reserve, featuring a rare bog habitat known as a schwingmoor.
Hough Common and Lea Hall
A farmland stroll to a historic house through Wybunbury.
Dagfields and the Weaver
A field walk to a popular local craft centre, returning via the valley of the River Weaver.
Warning : The bridge at waypoint 4 is closed. It isn't scheduled to be reopened until 2023. For now we suggest this walk as a return and not as a loop until an alternative is found.
Mow Cop
Field and quarry paths up to the famous folly, with superb views in all directions, and a pleasant canalside return.
Lawton Hall
A wooded stroll with a visit to a rewarding church, passing a stately home (private) and some interesting remnants of its estate.
Two Canals
Locks, bridges and aqueducts on the Trent & Mersey and Macclesfield Canals (with an optional 1-mile extension to their junction).
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
The Churnet Valley
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Lakeside walking and superb views.
Wheelock Rail Trail and the Trent & Mersey Canal
An easy stroll that packs a lot into its short distance.
Sandbach Crosses, River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
A historic town centre, pretty stream valleys and an easy canalside return.
River Wheelock and the Trent & Mersey
Two contrasting waterways lead you through pleasant Cheshire countryside.
The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside.
Around Tittesworth reservoir
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
Manifold Valley loop - Wetton
This circular walk brings you along riversides on the way visiting Thor's cave.
The Manifold Valley from Wetton
This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.
The Moat and Watch Lane Flash
An interesting walk that visits several of the Sandbach Flashes, a series of intriguing lakes formed by subsidence after salt extraction.
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