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Leek Group

We are the Leek Ramblers. 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

We will be parking on the roadside by St John the Baptist church. Main Street, Chelmorton SK17 9SN.

We will start the walk with a steep climb above the church looking down on its spire, topped with a golden locust, is the highest in England. We will pass the start on the stream that provided constant supply of fresh water known as ‘Illy Willy Water’

The rest of the walk will be over moorland, fields tracks on roads and Slough, Green and Highstool Lanes with great views over the surrounding countryside. The end of the walk will be along the linear village street through the listed, medieval strips.

 

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 11519 70291
Nearest postcode:
SK17 9SN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Opposite The Church Inn.

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