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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.

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

Park on Butts Road opposite the Monsall Head Pub for the start of the walk which descends to the historic Monsall Trail in order to approach the impressive former textile mill in Cressbrook, first operated by Richard Arkright.We begin height gain of 1000ft from the village to Longstone Moor spaced over 3 miles mainly on established paths but they may be uneven crossing open countryside. Some open moorland might have boggy sections. From the moor the walk drops gradually to Little Longstone and returns to the Monsall Head via the tunnel of the disused railway.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
502.9m / 1650ft
Type:
circular

If you intend to join the walk then please let the walk leader know. If you aren't from Mid Staffs Ramblers then please leave your mobile number so that we can let you know if last minute changes are made.Good footwear,food and drinks, outdoor clothing will be expected.The walk will involve climbing a number of styles and you will encounter exposed tree roots.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18539 71544
Nearest postcode:
DE45 1NL
what3words:
hotel.universes.caring
Start time:
9:30 am

Opposite Monsall Head Pub

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