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Sunday, 1st August 2010
CROMFORD WHARF TO CRICH MEMORIAL TOWER
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:45am
Grid Ref: SK301571.
From Buxton take the A515 and then the A5012 to Cromford. Park at Cromford Wharf.
A pleasant stroll from Cromford Wharf to the Crich memorial tower (and pub) via woodland and Florence Nightingale's family home. We'll return along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Steve 07724 967031
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Sunday, 8th August 2010
MOW COP AND LITTLE MORTON HALL
8 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SJ825574.
Parking will be on Top Station Road (ST7 3NY) in Mow Cop, between The Cheshire View pub and the church (car sharing advised). Meet on the National Trust car park (only available for National Trust members to park on!)which is at the top-end of Top Station Road.
Starting on a ridge, the route initially descends across fields and through woodlands, with fine views over the Cheshire plain, heading towards Little Morton Hall, before climbing back up through woodland and across open moorland to Mow Cop folly. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 07552 906194
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Saturday, 14th August 2010
EDALE SKYLINE
20 miles 8 hrs
Grade 3
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Start Time: 9:30am
Grid Ref: SK171834.
We'll meet in Hope, and, hopefully park, on the road next to the car park.
The legendary walk around the top edge of Edale, with excellent views (on a good day). A walk to offer your legs a bit of a challenge, but you'll have Sunday to get over it! Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Phil 01782 398849 / 07890 144047
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Sunday, 22nd August 2010
CAER CARADOC AND THE LAWLEY
14 miles 8 hrs
Grade 3
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SO454936.
From Shrewsbury take the A49, then the B4371 into Church Stretton. Parking is on the Easthope Road car park.
From Church Stretton we'll travel towards Caer Caradoc Hill, and ascend the ridge past Three Fingers Rock. Continuing on past the remains of the Iron Age hill fort near the summit, we'll descend via Little Caradoc, before the steep ascent to the Lawley (look out for the area's famous ravens flying above us!). Our return journey will be via "The Wilderness" and Willstone Hill. Expect some very steep ascents (about 750 metres) and descents on this walk. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Adrian 07976 049422
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Sunday, 5th September 2010
SANDON SAUNTER
8 miles 4 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SJ947301.
Coming from Stone slow down! and take the first left turn into Hilderstone Road (B5066). Park anywhere here on the road side.
A pleasant parade through the Earl of Harrowby's estate to Milwich for the lunch stop (at the pub). Return is via Gayton, Pitt's Monument and a "relic" from Trentham. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 07552 906194
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Tuesday, 7th September 2010 PROGRAMME PLANNING
Start Time: 8:00pm
The programme planning meeting will be held at The Dog & Doublet Public House, Sandon, ST18 0DJ, adjacent to the A51 (Lichfield Road). Please come along with ideas for walks and events for January to June 2011. Your support would be really appreciated to keep the club running smoothly.
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Organiser: Adrian 07976 049422
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Sunday, 12th September 2010
THE DEVIL'S RING...AND FINGER!
7 miles 3 hrs
Grade 1
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Start Time: 10:45am
Grid Ref: SJ739358.
Take the A53 to Loggerheads. Park by the shops or pub.
A mini expedition to search for the mysterious Devil's Ring and Finger, the only remains of a local neolithic stone circle. Then past Oakley Hall and onto Bloreheath, the site of a bloody battle during the Wars of the Roses in 1459.
Please ring to confirm your attendance the day before. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Steve 07724 967031
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Saturday, 18th September 2010
CHASEWATER WITHOUT THE WATER
5 miles 2 hrs
Grade 1
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK034071.
Meet at Brownhills West Light Railway Station. This is accesible from the A5 from Cannock towards Brownhills. The station is brown signposted from the A5.
An opportunity to visit Chasewater Country Park and discover what lies at the bottom of Chasewater. The dam is undergoing repairs in 2010, and the reservoir has been drained. A rare opportunity not to be missed!
The walk will begin at the infamous Chasewater Light Railway Station, Brownhills West, and will be a circular walk around Chasewater with the addition of a local canal towpath.
If anyone wishes to have a ride on the railway after the walk, there will be the opportunity to do so. It is the walk leader's birthday after all..... ;-)
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Walk leader: Beckie 07889 010326
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Sunday, 3rd October 2010
JAGGERS CLOUGH
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK123853.
Take the A6 northward from Buxton to Chapel-en-le-Frith, and then turn left onto Sheffield Rd (A6187) towards Slackhall. After Slackhall take the 2nd on the right to Barber Booth and onwards into Edale. Meet in Pay and Display car park near Edale Station. Parking is limited and expensive so it's definitely worth car sharing.
A wander around the lovely Edale valley, and a stroll by the River Noe, finishing with a drink in the pub at Edale. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Phil 01782 398849 / 07890 144047
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Sunday, 10th October 2010
THE ROACHES
10 miles 6 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK002622.
Upper Hulme is just off the A53 outside Leek. Parking is free along the roadside just beyond Upper Hulme
A traditional walk taking in excellent scenery around this part of the Peaks. We will pass through Longnor, Flash and Gradbach before returning over The Roaches to Upper Hulme and refreshments at the Rock Inn. Remember a 50p coin for the pool table! Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 2 07773 930315
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Sunday, 17th October 2010
ELLASTONE
9 miles 4 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SK117434.
From Cheadle take the B5032 to Denstone, and follow the signs to Ellastone. Park by the church or on a nearby street.
A picturesque parade through Adam Bede country to Wootton Lodge, the 'prettiest house in Staffordshire' according to Pevsner. Then, on past the newly rebuilt Palladian mansion of Wootton Hall. Next, onto Calwich Abbey, where Handel was a frequent visitor...oh, and there's the JCB test track for good measure...what more do you want? Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 07552 906194
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Saturday, 23rd October 2010
RUGELEY TO COLTON WALK
6 miles 3 hrs
Grade 1
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK048191.
Following the A51 Rugeley by-pass, at the roundabout near the power station, follow the B5013 away from Rugeley signposted Rugeley Trent Vale Station. After about 500 metres, The Yorkshireman pub is found on the right. Parking available on the road, or on pub car park (if we pop in for refreshments at end of the walk!)
Starting from The Yorkshireman pub, an enjoyable walk passing several attractive ponds and an ancient oak tree. Easy walking on canal towpaths, lanes & fields. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: James 07792 470394
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Sunday, 24th October 2010
BARTON, DUNSTALL & WYCHNOR
13 miles 6 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK199184.
Turn off the A50 onto the A515 towards Draycott-in-the-Clay, follow the road down to Yoxall and turn left onto the B5016 towards Barton-under-Needwood. Once through the village turn right into the Barton Marina complex and then right again. Park in the small car park immediately on the right by the ponds.
A lovely walk through South Staffordshire villages. We start along the canal and walk up to Tatenhill and then across to Dunstall. We then pick the Way For The Millenium to Wychnor before heading back to Barton. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Paul Ed 07909 618165
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Sunday, 31st October 2010
AQUALATE MERE AND FORTON FROM NORBURY JUNCTION
8 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SJ792229.
Head along the A518 out of Stafford; then after going through Gnosall Heath, take Pladiwick Road, just before the bridge. Carry on down this lane going onto Norbury Road, which should take you straight to Norbury Junction. The walk starts at Norbury Junction where limited parking is available on the road opposite the pub car park.
This walk explores the rural countryside of Staffordshire, adjoining the Shropshire boundary. Using paths, quiet lanes, tracks and canalside paths the route provides an intimate look at this part of Staffordshire. This walk includes one of Staffordshire's largest heronries, a section of old Roman road, a lost canal and a fine country hall.
Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Sam 07798 763732
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Sunday, 14th November 2010
THE WEAVER HILLS AND THORSWOOD
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK085501.
From Leek take the A523 (Ashbourne road) and head for Waterhouses. On reaching the village turn right into Earlsway (the road to Cauldon). Parking is at the cycle hire car park a few hundred metres down the road (charge payable).
A pleasant walk, offering superb views (weather permitting) from the top of "The Weaver". Having travelled over the top of the Weaver Hills we'll make our way, via Wootton and Stanton, towards the Thorswood nature reserve, and its mix of mature woodland, ancient burial mounds and open limestone grassland, before returning to Waterhouses. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Adrian 07976 049422
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Saturday, 20th November 2010
AREA AGM PRE-WALK
5 miles 3 hrs
Grade 1
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK003119.
From Stafford, take the A34 towards Cannock. After the Chetwynd Arms, turn left to Hednesford. Follow road and at the crossroads, go straight over. At the next crossroads, go straight over. Follow road to bottom of hill, turn right. At traffic lights, turn left. The Church is halfway up the hill on the lefthand side.
We are hosting the Area Ramblers' AGM this year. Part of the activities will be a 5 mile circular Chase Walk, starting and finishing at the venue, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall in Hednesford. The walk will take in parts of Hednesford Hills and Beau Dessert.
This walk will be limited to those people directly involved in the AGM. All walk leaders and those kindly assisting with the AGM preparations will be asked to come on the pre-walk so that everyone is familiar with the route.
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Walk leader: Beckie 07889 010326
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Sunday, 5th December 2010
LICHFIELD, HOPWAS AND THE LOST CANAL.
8 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SK135088.
Lichfield is off the A38, follow the signs to the first island, and take Austin Cote Lane, Darnford Lane to the car park.
This walk takes us around the south end of Lichfield towards Hopwas and the 'lost' Lichfield/Hatherton canal. The canal is being restored at present, but is still dry to date, being drained in 1955.
Moving through Hopwas woods and past the Whittington Barracks ranges we head back through pleasant farmland to Lichfield and refreshment at The King's Head pub. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Lee 2 07773 930315
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Sunday, 12th December 2010
CHARTLEY CASTLE
8 miles 4 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:30am
Grid Ref: SK003274.
From Stone drive south on the A51; then turn left on to the A518 for 2 miles; and finally turn right into Stowe-by-Chartley. Parking is by the church.
A ramble past Chartley Hall and the ruins of Chartley Castle to Fradswell and back. Lunch required.
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Walk leader: Susie 01785 253071 / 07531 649650
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Sunday, 19th December 2010
DILHORNE
10 miles 5 hrs
Grade 2
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Start Time: 10:00am
Grid Ref: SJ969433.
From Blythe Bridge follow Cheadle Road (A521), take the third left (Dilhorne Road), and continue until you reach Charlie Bassets pub on the left. We'll park on the pub car park.
A stroll over the hills and fields around Dilhorne, taking in the village of Caverswall on route.
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Walk leader: Phil 01782 398849 / 07890 144047
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