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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. 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

This walk covers a large area of Staffordshire's ANOB and begins at the Glacial Boulder taking in healthland, pine woodland, the Sherbrook Valley and Fairoaks Pools.  The walk is generally on good paths with some moderate inclines.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking at the Glacial Boulder Car Park on Chase Road, Nr Brocton. Cafe/toilet facilities at Marquis Drive/Birches Valley.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 97960 18155
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0SS
what3words:
swinging.slung.reverses
Start time:
10:30 am

Glacial Boulder Car Park, Chase Road, Nr Brocton

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