We are the East Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in the East Staffordshire area to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Howard J.
Leaving Clifton we walk up and over towards Snelston park . Diving down into a field via the Poacher's stile we admire the huge old Monkey Puzzle trees and the hall behind. Approaching Brook Farm we then negotiate Virgins'Alley and Cinderhill's Wood. Doubling back we now enjoy Brook Farm's picturesque garden before reaching Sheldon church for a well earned lunch. After lunch we find a rather nice path along a stream backed onto by local cottages and descend to the River Dove and Toadhole Footbridge. We then follow easy paths along the Dove into Church Mayfield past their lovely church and past back to back homes in a throwback to the Industrial Revolution. Recrossing the Dove we return to Clifton via one of the 'goals' in Ashbourne's notorious annual Royal Shrovetide Football game.
The Cock Inn car park in Clifton on the right from the A515. The pub's toilets will be open. All canterers will be desperate for a drink after the walk. Mine hostess Amanda will welcome you with a cheery smile.
