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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.

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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
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Overview

Starting from Friden carpark we have a bit of road before walking along long Dale. We leave at the beginning of Gratton Dale (as it's flooded) and walk across to Elton and the  to Youlgreave. From there we walk alongside the river Bradford the make our way back over fields to the car park. There are lots of stiles and it's a little bit squelchy. One mile of road at the end unfortunately.

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.5km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

If you intend to join us please let the walk leader know in advance.

Plenty of car parking but it's pay with card or RingGo app. No toilets.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17200 60749
Nearest postcode:
SK17 0DY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Friden carpark. Pay be card or RingGo app.

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