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East Staffordshire Group

We are the East Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in the East Staffordshire area 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

Overview

We start our walk along the National Forest Way. Passing a lake we walk through a mill on the river Swarbourne and up to Yoxall Lodge. Then through the woods of Hawk Hills we descend to the beautiful church of Holy Angels and the grounds of Hoar Cross Hall. Then passing through various farms, with lovely views to Cannock Chase we return to Yoxall.

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

This undulating walk with no steep hills has a few stiles but only one awkward one which is missing its cross piece and is in a hedge.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14036 19323
Nearest postcode:
DE13 8NA
what3words:
recruiter.late.bronzes
Start time:
10:00 am

This free car park is on the right just after the mini roundabout on the A515 as you approach Yoxall from the north.

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