The Roaches & Hen Cloud from Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
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
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.
The Roaches & Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a popular place to walk offering dramatic views in this part of North Staffordshire. This walk includes Lud's Church a deep chasm that has some interesting historical connections.
The Roaches
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
The Roaches are a dominant feature of the North Staffordshire landscape and this walk provides a perfect introduction to this rugged area. An integral part of the Peak District National Park, this gritstone edge has superb views over the surrounding area.
The Roaches to Lud's Church
Departure from Leekfrith (Staffordshire)
This is a beautiful walk along The Roaches providing beautiful views from both sides of the ridge.
Tittesworth Reservoir
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Lakeside walking and superb views.
The Churnet Valley
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Town and country walking with a long stretch alongside a canal feeder in the quiet Churnet valley.
Brough Park and Brindley’s Mill
Departure from Leek (Staffordshire)
Never far from the town centre, but with parkland and rural interludes.
Flash, Knotbury and Three Shires Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that includes counties - Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and minor roads and also includes a section of the Dane Valley Way.
Lud's Church and Roach End from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the quieter side of the Staffordshire Roaches visiting the rocky cleft of Lud's Church before exploring the moorland and woodland of Back Forest. The views into Cheshire are excellent. Route finding is fine provided you take care when descending from Roach End.
Hawk's Nest, Goldstitch Moss & Lud's Church
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
An exploration of northern Staffordshire that is rarely walked.
Lud's Church, Back Forest & Clough Head from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Staffordshire walk that explores the valleys and high ground to the west of the Roaches.
Three Shires Head and Knotbury from Gradbach
Departure from Staffordshire Moorlands (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk full of interest that visits Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire. The route is generally easy to follow and the highlights are the packhorse bridges at Three Shires Head, the quarries at Danebower and some excellent panoramas.
The Cloud from Rushton Spencer
Departure from Rushton (Staffordshire)
This North Staffordshire linear walk starts in the village of Rushton Spencer near Leek and follows the Staffordshire Way to the summit of the Cloud. This local landmark offers some wonderful views across north Cheshire and north Staffordshire.
Upper Dove Valley from Hollinsclough
Departure from Hollinsclough (Staffordshire)
This Peak District walk explores the upper section of the Dove valley and sees few walkers.
Shutlingsloe
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
Nice popular walk to Shutlingsloe summit. Dog friendly
Earl Sterndale and High Wheeldon from Longnor
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
This route starts from the attractive North Staffordshire village of Longnor. It then crosses the Dove Valley into Derbyshire, passes through Earl Sterndale to climb High Wheeldon before re-crossing the Dove back into Staffordshire. The scenery en-route is varied with excellent views of this part of the Peak District throughout.
Pilsbury Castle, Hartington & Sheen from Longnor
Departure from Longnor (Staffordshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the uppear reaches of the Dove and Manifold Valleys. The route is generally easy to navigate and uses a series of paths and tracks across the Limestone country. Refreshments are available at the start and at Hartington.
Flash & Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A pleasant Peak District walk in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The route uses a mixture of paths, tracks and quiet country lanes to explore the area. For many, the highlight will be Three Shires Head with its packhorse bridge and waterfalls.
Three Shires Head from Danebower Hollow
Departure from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough (Cheshire East)
A short Peak District walk that explores the area around Three Shires Head where the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire meet. The route uses sections of old packhorse routes as well as footpaths.
Kinderfields Edge
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A walk through sheep pastures with wide views and sturdy stone-built hill farms.
Rossendale Brook
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A streamside and farmland stroll with fine views to Sutton Common.
Macclesfield Forest & Shutlingsloe
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
An invigorating climb to a notable summit with glorious forest and moorland views (no dogs).
Gritstone stroll
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
A fairly easy stroll up the hill behind the pub, offering good views to Tegg’s Nose and Sutton Common.
Sutton Common
Departure from Sutton (Cheshire East)
After a pleasant ramble along a stream, the effort of climbing to the TV mast is rewarded by a scenic ridge walk.
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