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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

From the A52 at Froghall take left the B5053 to Ipstones. At the village shop turn left into Church Lane and pass the Marquis of Granny on your right.Stay on road to St.Leonard's Church, the start of the walk.Park on Church Lane if no spaces near to church.

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

This walk meanders across fields up to Ipstones Edges and eventually enters the Churnet Reserve via Staffordshire Moorlands Walk. The paths are in reasonable condition though there are some steep sections but not too serious to leave you gasping. Few stiles to worry about. After a circular trip around the Reserve we emerge at Sharpcliffe Hall to join a gentle rising estate road before heading across countryside to the start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01763 50172
Nearest postcode:
ST10 2JY
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Start time:
9:30 am

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