We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
John G.
This is a very scenic and varied figure-of-eight walk with hills, woods, fields, streams, ponds, waterfalls and distant views if the weather is good. There are a few short, steep and rough climbs in the total ascent of about 950 feet but the half dozen or so stiles have all been replaced with simple step-over versions. It is mostly good underfoot but there are a couple of places that can get messy in heavy rain.
We will have a brief stop for refreshments after about 3 miles when we have completed the long initial climb. We then descend via Dimmingsdale back to the Ramblers Retreat for a lunch stop. Lunch can therefore be left in cars or sandwiches, etc can be obtained from the RR.
After lunch, we have a further 2 1/2 mile walk with a steep climb up Toothill then descent on the outskirts of Alton and a return to our cars at RR along the disused railway line.
Please let the leader know if you intend to join this walk.
The public parking space immediately before the Ramblers Retreat is free but not large so car sharing will be helpful.
Ramblers Retreat, Red Road, Alton, ST10 4BU (free car park immediately before the Ramblers Retreat)
