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Stoke/Newcastle Group

We welcome walkers of all abilities to join us, support our national compaigning and enjoy our guided walks.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • 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

Turn right into Water Houses and take a second turn on the right (into Portland Place) and bear right at the end to a car park.

 

We follow the Hamps river for 2 miles and a pretty gorge past Sparrowlee. Quiet lanes to Back o'th'Brook and meadows through Waterfall Common.

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

It can be muddy in places but there are only 2 stiles. There are two short steep hills and one longer but steady climb.

Walking poles are advisable.

This is not a difficult walk for regular walkers.

 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 08063 50550
Nearest postcode:
ST10 3HH
what3words:
driving.venues.whisk
Start time:
10:00 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