Staffordshire Moorlands
Healthy Walks
Countryside walks for a healthy lifestyle
Managed in Partnership with your Local Authority
Healthy Walks
Meeting one Sunday each month, and occasionally on a
Tuesday, these fantastic walks across the Staffordshire
Moorlands are led by a group leader. Come along and
explore the wonderful countryside of the Staffordshire
Moorlands, Peak District, and the Derbyshire and
Cheshire borders.
23 April, 2017
Yew'll Be Cross If You Miss This - 10am Start
Join John Mills for an 8 mile medium walk across some of the
lesser used paths on Ipstones Edge in the direction of Cauldon
Lowe. Good boots and gaiters recommended. Please bring a
drink and a packed lunch though it is hoped we can pay a visit
to a local hostelry. Meet at Ipstones Memorial Hall (GR SK
019499) (Free CP).
21 May, 2017
Into The Deep - 10am Start
Join Lionel, Kat and Aaron Parkinson at Deep Hayes Country
Park by the Rangers Office (GR SJ 961 533). The walk is 8 miles
with a possible extension if the route is firm. Good walking
boots advised and bring a packed lunch. The route will take in
Moorlands countryside, villages and waterscapes.
6 June, 2017
Who Was Hollins? - 6:30pm Start
Meet Chris Mayer at Hollinsclough telephone box
(GR SK 065 665) for a 4.5 mile walk over Hollinsclough Moor
and Edge Top, dropping down to Washgate Bridge, before
returning via Hollins Hill. Please bring good footwear and
clothing plus snacks.
25 June, 2017
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf? 10am Start
Meet Austin Knott for our traditional Midsummer Meander
starting at Hulme End car park (P&D) (GR SK 103 593) for a
12 mile walk around the hills and dales of the Rivers Manifold
and Dove. This is a hard but rewarding walk exploring local
geology. Good footwear, a packed lunch and sufficient
to drink are essential.
4 July, 2017
Reservoir Ramble - 6:30pm Start
Meet Lionel, Kat and Aaron Parkinson by the Lazy Trout pub
(GR SJ 990 608) in Meerbrook village for a 4.5 mile circuit of
the Tittesworth reservoir. Bring yourself, appropriate footwear,
a snack and drink.
Spring/Summer 2017
23 July, 2017
A Trigger Hampsy Way - 10am Start
Meet Chris Mayer at St Luke's Church, Onecote, (GR SK 049 552)
for a 9.5 mile walk taking in some of the lesser walked footpaths
around Morridge before returning via the Hamps Way. Please
bring good footwear and a packed lunch.
13 August, 2017
Anybody Seen Ann? - 10am Start
Meet Mark and Jan Royall in Flash (GR SK 025 672) for a 9-10
mile exploration of the south west peak gritstone features, using
access land to enjoy spectacular Moorland views. Please bring a
packed lunch and good footwear
10 September, 2017
Don't Get Cross, Let's Get Cracking - 10am Start
Join Richard for a 10 - 11 mile walk along the canal to Cheddleton
taking in the Staffs Moorlands Way before returning to Leek.
Stout boots & a packed lunch essential. Meet at Barnfields Car
Park, off the A53 (GR: SJ 977 554).
19 September, 2017
Bagnall To Stanley – Greenways And Waterways - 11:30am Start
Join Liz for a leisurely 5 mile walk from Bagnall via Greenway
Bank Golf Course to the Cauldon Canal. We will leave the canal at
Stanley to walk through the village and across open fields to our
starting point. Meet outside the Church in Bagnall, ST9 9BH GR
SJ 928 509. Please bring appropriate footwear, a snack and drink.
Looking for more information?
For more information about these Sunday walks, or if the
weather is poor, please contact Austin, on 07940 717915 or email
[email protected]
Every Monday
Cheddleton Walking For Health Group - 2pm start
Taking place every Monday, the walks last from 60 to 90
minutes and cover a distance of 2 to 3 miles. In addition, on the
first Monday of each month there is also a shorter walk of 10 to
30 minutes.
Meet at The Boat Inn car park, Basford Bridge Lane,
Cheddleton, ST13 7EQ. For more information, contact
the Scheme Coordinators: Liz 07884930192, or Dave
07922823159. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Supporting you to get active and stay active
Managed in Partnership with your Local Authority
Looking for more information?
These walks are organised by Parkwood Community Leisure in partnership with
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. For more information, contact Brough Park
Leisure Centre in Leek on 01538 373603 or get in touch with the walk leaders directly.
Sunday and Tuesday Walks
Meeting one Sunday each month, and occasionally on a Tuesday, these fantastic walks
across the Staffordshire Moorlands are led by a group leader. Come along and explore
the wonderful countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands, Peak District, and the
Derbyshire and Cheshire borders.
Contact - Austin
Tel: 07940 717915
Email: [email protected]
Walking for Health
Meeting at The Boat Inn in Cheddleton every Monday, if you are new to walking, want to
get back into walking or are recovering from an illness, these walks may be just the right
thing for you.
Contact
Liz
07884930192
[email protected]
Dave
07922823159
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Looking for something shorter?
Taking place from Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre in Biddulph, Brough Park Leisure Centre
in Leek, and South Moorlands Leisure Centre in Cheadle are weekly walks which last
between 10 minutes and an hour - perfect if you're new to walking, recovering from an
illness, or are just looking to socialise and get some fresh air.
BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE
Thames Drive, Biddulph, ST8 7HL
Tel: 01782 515005
BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE
Fowlchurch Road, Leek, ST13 6AT
Tel: 01538 373603
SOUTH MOORLANDS LEISURE CENTRE
Allen Street, Cheadle, ST10 1HJ
Tel: 01538 753883