Into The Cloud from Timbersbrook

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Overview

From Timbersbrook we will pick up the Gritstone Trail to the disused railway line where we then follow the Biddulph Valley Way & Staffordshire Moorland Walk towards Newtown, it's then cross country to Rushton Bank, where we will pause for a pint in the Knott Inn. We then pick up the Staffordshire Way and Gritstone Trail, over The Cloud and back to the car park at Timbersbrook. The walk is over varied terrain with approx. 1800 ft of ascent / decent over the 11 miles. Lunch Required

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 548.6m / 1800ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 89435 62789
Nearest postcode:: CW12 3PP
what3words:: streamers.cools.jeeps

Start time:: 10:00 am

Carpark is located along Weathercock Lane, Timbersbrook

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