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Mid Staffordshire Group

We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

 A six mile walk from the Visitors Centre down into the valley, past the Fairoaks Pools and on to the Birches Valley Centre where there are toilets and places for a refreshment break.. Then some short road walking and up to the Rifle Range before dropping down into the Sherbrook Valley. Following tracks we work our way round to Brindley Bottom carpark and back to Marquis drive where there is a good Cafe.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

A walk mainly on tracks but some on road. One longish hill and a couple of shorter rises Three road crossings where we have to be careful. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 00411 15338
Nearest postcode:
WS12 4PW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Marquis Drive Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive, Cannock, WS12 4PW

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