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Woods and Ways STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS WALKS Woods A WALK and AROUND Ways OAKAMOOR STAFFORDSHIRE =moorlands DISTRICT COUNCIL ACHIEVING·EXCELLENCE How to get there Oakamoor is on the B5417, 3 miles to the north-east of Cheadle. Parking is available in the picnic site which is on the right when entering the village from the Cheadle direction. Buses run from Stoke and Cheadle: - For information telephone Traveline 0871 200 22 33. Historical Background Oakamoor is a quiet village in the wooded valley of the River Churnet. In the nineteenth century it was, however a busy industrial site with limestone works and a large copper factory established by Thomas Bolton in 1797. Here, wire was produced for the first transatlantic cable. The main road from Cheadle was part of the Blythe Bridge to Thorpe turnpike and, although now demolished, there was a toll house adjacent to the Cricketers Arms. At this time the Alton Towers Estate extended to Oakamoor and the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury created leisure routes into the forests so that he might tour his estate. Much older than these carriageways, were old pack horse routes which networked the area from the Middle Ages well into the eigteenth century. These narrow 'green lanes' were vital links when horses were the only effective means of transporting goods over rough terrain. Most have now been swallowed by modern roads but small sections still exist. Enjoy the Walk The walk is approximately 3 miles (4½ km) long and you should allow 1½ to 2 hours to enjoy the wildlife and scenery. The Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 259 'Derby, Uttoxeter, Ashbourne and Cheadle' and Landranger 128 map 'Derby and Burton upon Trent ' may be used. Look out for the lapwing emblem on a yellow arrow that marks the way. COTTON COLLEGE that marks the way. Look out for the Lapwing emblem on a yellow arrow Oakamoor but is down to Oakamoor. between Garston and This old road once linked left which brings you to a track. This passes Orchard now only passable by foot. up the bank into the woods. narrow walled section of the 8. Look out for a gate on the Farm on the left and joins the several isolated small holdings on the left, the path bears right 7. After passing a small cottage road which can be followed left from Oakamoor. (J- (} G G you join another lane. Turn right. young foxes playing on the hillside. (;- (J- GGG ' \ - (} \ unsurfaced circular walk around the site. ,G G G <to ~ tj (J-G ()- '\ G ".;Gq G N - ~ DELL (}; (} t -(} (} (}.; G(},<n<t~.; _(}GG; -(} (} <J COTTON Catholic boys school between 1873 and 1987. ◊'G Look out for Cotton Dell Nature Reserve, this is This was built at the beginning of the eighteenth c(} (} (} ' - <J second of two paths onto a green lane. This was Y (} {} On a spring day it is also possible to catch sight of area is a distinctive habitat of heather, bilberry and century as a country manor, then used as a Roman lane. Turn right and, soon after, left up some stone grasses; quite a haven for birds, insects and reptiles. you reach the stoned trackway. Continue along the 6. Carry on down the bank, taking a right turn when wall until you reach open ground. This small heathy on the right. Cross into the field and stay close to the as copper ore, stone and coal were transported to and managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and there is an 3. The path leaves the woods and crosses a field to the probably an old pack horse route on which goods such steps. Follow the hedge line through several fields until 5. Follow the green road until you reach a squeeze stile 4. After approximately 1/3 mile (500m) bear right at the track where there are splendid views of Cotton College. 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Just above the church, look out for a footpath on the LOCATIONlOCAl!ON OFOf WALKWAU< . Peak District Leek . Biddulph □ ... Potteries Cheadle Remember these paths cross private land. Please: - Keep your dog under control - Fasten all gates behind you - Take all your litter home - Protect wildlife, plants and trees - Follow the country code Web: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/countryside E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0845 605 3010 Parks and Countryside Service, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs. ST13 6HQ. © Copyright Staffordshire Moorlands District Council 2008 Available in alternative formats Map correct at time of going to press. Please check our website for diversions and updates. .
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