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Tamworth & Lichfield Ramblers

We are the Tamworth and Lichfield 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

A leisurely 8-mile circular walk from Brocton Coppice Hill car park over parts of Cannock Chase associated with J.R.R. Tolkien, then following the Staffordshire Way to Bednall and onto Acton Trussell before returning via Gypsy Green. One steep hill. 

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 11542 09204
Nearest postcode:
WS13 6QR
what3words:
exchanges.cotton.faded
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet at the Lichfield College long term car park, off The Friary, at 9.00 am to arrange car-sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97655 18851
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0TN
what3words:
fatherly.guard.magma
Start time:
9:45 am

The starting point shown is an approximate location only. Anyone wanting to drive direct to the starting point without meeting at the Lichfield College car park beforehand is advised to contact the walk leader for details of the exact location and parking arrangements.

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