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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Start point Apedale Heritage Centre along Loomer Road, there are toilets available as the Heriage Centre opens at 10AM .From the Car Park we will set off into the woods over fields that may have livestock in. On to The Drive head threw Podmore Woods into Bateswood Country Park. Then into Bateswood Nature Reserve . We will Pause for Lunch then come out the woods into Madeley heath, stop for refreshments at Crewe Arms from there we head along Lycett Lane back onto Bateswood Country Park  up into Scot Hay Cricket Club then over to Silverdale Country Park,  back over to Apedale Country Park and to the Car Park

Lunch Required 

Please Be aware due to the time of year will be muddy in places Gaitors are advised 

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
210m / 689ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 82246 48338
Nearest postcode:
ST5 7QD
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Start time:
10:15 am

Apedale Heritage Centre

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