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Stone Group

We are the Stone 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 quarterly 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

A steady climb from the Manifold Valley to descend into the Hamps valley, passing through the village of Ilam. Meet at the end point of the walk to sort car share and travel to the start.

Sunday, 28 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
linear

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc. 
Car Share Code: C

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 90493 33425
Nearest postcode:
ST15 8NJ
what3words:
commands.sprains.speared
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Scout Hut Car Park, Westbridge Pk - FREE Leader will meet at the end point to sort car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 15500 50401
Nearest postcode:
DE6 2BE
what3words:
freshest.retrieves.soup
Start time:
10:30 am

Junction of Digmire Lane and Thorpe to Ilam road

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 08200 51501
Nearest postcode:
ST10 3JB
what3words:
cobble.highly.desk
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Waterfall small layby next to phone box We will meet at the end point, sort car share and drive to walk start. Park at junction of Digmore Lane with Thorpe to Ilam road.

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 quarterly 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