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Essington (Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton) 5.5m Sat 23/08/25

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Overview

A walk in the Staffordshire countryside around Essington.

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Accessible by public transport (Chaserider route 71 from Cannock only; National Express routes 59 and 69 then short walk).

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96449 03191
Nearest postcode:
WV11 2AG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Essington Pools car park, Brownshore Road, Essington

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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