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West Midlands Walking Group

We are the West Midlands Walking Group. 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

Starting from the car park, we will take the trail towards Ansons Bank and then onto the Heart Of England Way passing the Katyn War Memorial and descending into the Sherbrook Valley. We will then pick up the Staffordshire Way towards Devil's Dumble and then an ascent to Haywood Slade where will have a lunch stop. Following this we will head towards Marquis Drive and Pepper Slade and then back to the car park.

Sunday, 19 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of fluids.

Please wear appropriate footwear. Waterproofs or gaiters may be required depending on weather conditions.

Suitable for well-behaved dogs.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 98069 17561
Nearest postcode:
ST17 0SG
what3words:
gamer.overgrown.punk
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking at Chase Road Corner Cark Park (off Chase Road), Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

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