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Staffordshire Walkers Group

We are the Staffordshire Walkers. 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

First walk of the year kicks off at Hanchurch. We will start off by walking around the paths and tracks around Hanchurch Hills & Swynnerton Old Park. We will then head in the direction of Baldwins Gate, Whitmore before returning to Swynnerton Old Park via Acton and hopefully the carpark at Hanchurch Hills. This walk is over varied terrain and we will be walking along footpaths, tracks, country roads. There will be a toilet (pub) stop on route. Given the time of year it may be muddy in places. Left over mince pies, chocolates, Christmas cake are welcome on this walk.

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
215.8m / 708ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 83961 39916
Nearest postcode:
ST4 8SN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Hanchurch Water Tower Car park is located at Hanchurch Hills, along Drayton Road, turning into Harley Thorn Lane. Please don't rely on the post code as this may take you to another location in Hanchurch

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