Walsall Group of Ramblers has been around since 1992 and in that time we've introduced many people to the joys and benefits of walking with the Ramblers
This walk spirits us alongside the River Dove before climbing to secluded Hanbury where you have a chance to visit St Werburgh`s Church which has possibly the oldest Albaster tomb in England dated to the early 1300`s. Hanbury is set in low hills near a vast crater where a gypsum mine exploded in 1944. We visit the memorial which recalls the details of Britains largest explosion on 27th November 1944. We then head back to Tutbury passing its beautiful church and the castle which was a prison to Mary Queen of Scots on several occasions before her execution in 1587. Joint walk with Sandwell and Wolverhampton groups.
We leave the meeting point in Walsall promptly at 09:00am. The start time is the time the actual walk is due to start.
We regret we cannot allow dogs other than assistance dogs on weekend Walsall Group walks.
Personal medication, e.g. asthma inhalers and angina sprays, must be carried by the walkers themselves.
All walkers should carry an ICE card or a contact number in case of emergency.
Booking is not necessary for this walk.
Please notify the leader if you intend to travel direct to the walk start.
Walkers will need a packed lunch.
Oak Park Active Living Centre, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall (old entrance by KFC).
Tutbury Mill Picnic Area north of the town at the river bridge. Leave Walsall by A461, at Muckley Corner take 4th exit (A5 Tamworth), at Wall Island take second exit (Burton-on-Trent), join A38, take slip road at Branston junction and 3rd exit (A5121 Burton-on-Trent). Follow A5121 to A511 island and take 1st exit (Utoxeter). Follow A511 and at second island in Tutbury take 2nd exit (brown sign) and find car park on R.
