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East Staffordshire Group

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Overview

A mainly flat circular walk around woods, across fields and paths on the edge and through Calke Park

Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37844 21967
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park off the B587 near Dimminsdale

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Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
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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 £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE