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Timbersbrook to Ruston over the Cloud

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Overview

The first 4 miles of this walk follows the Gritstone Trail east.

A steepish climb from Timbersbrook takes us to the top of The Cloud with wonderful views across Staffordshire & Cheshire. We then descend towards the R Dane where we follow the old railway line into Rushton. 

On our return our route undulates across farmland with a short detour to view an ancient burial chamber at Bride Stones.

 

Thursday, 23 October 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.4km / 7.7mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Picnic Lunch

Please contact the Walk Leader if you are meeting us at the start.

We suggest passengers contribute towards the journey cost based on the Car Share Code - A=£1, B=£2, C=£3 etc.   Car Share Code: D

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89790 34911
Nearest postcode:
ST15 8LL
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Mount Rd Industrial Estate - FREE

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 89418 62800
Nearest postcode:
CW12 3PP
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Start time:
10:15 am

Timbersbrook car park - FREE

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