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East Staffordshire Group

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Overview

Starting from Cotton in the Elms this 8 mile walk takes you through some of the prettiest villages in the Mease lowlands. It links both ancient woodlands and those that have been planted as part of the developing National Forest. Village greens, historic houses and distinctive church spires are all features of this route.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Easy walk may be muddy in places.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 24499 14874
Nearest postcode:
DE12 8EP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Coton Wood car park. This small car park is soon on the left on the Lullington road out of Cotton in the Elms. Late arrivals may need to park in Cotton.

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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
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE