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Mid Staffordshire Group

We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. 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

Ashbourne along the river Dove to Thorpe Cloud and back.

Final ascent of Thorpe Cloud is optional.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

If you intend to join the walk then please let the walk leader know in advance by text or WhatsApp.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 16261 50447
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2AT
what3words:
mats.flux.officials
Start time:
9:30 am

The Old Dog car park, Spend Lane, Thorpe. If you are staying for a drink after the walk then you can use the pub car park. If not then please use public car park opposite the pub.

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