Welcome to our Walking Festival 2018 Nature Walks LEISURE

South Walking Festival 2018 Welcome to our Walking Festival 2018 Nature Walks LEISURE

Sunday 2 September 2018 Walk organised by Coven Ramblers

Brewood - Locality 2

Meeting place - Giffords Cross Car Park, Off Port Lane, , WV8 1RE at 10.00am

Chillington Estate Walk

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes. A 5.6 mile walk taking in The Avenue, Avenue Bridge, Brewood, Shutt Green, The Oakley, Kiddemore Green, Chillington, Horse Paddock Wood, Upper Avenue. We will have a break at the halfway point, please bring your own refreshments.

Contact - Glen Sibley Tel: 01902 790059 or Email: [email protected]

Monday 3 September 2018

Wombourne - Locality 5

Meeting place - Barclays Bank, Gravel Hill, , WV5 9HA at 10.00am

Wombourne Railway Walk

Duration 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. 3.5 miles along the railway walk and Brookside Paths. Maybe be muddy in places. There is a café towards the end of the walk for refreshments.

Contact - Sue Stevens Tel: 01902 894062 or Email: [email protected] Myra Green Email: [email protected]

Thursday 6 September 2018

Brewood - Locality 2

Meeting place - The Punch Bowl Car Park, Milford, , ST17 0XA (The car park is off the A513)

Cannock Chase Walk

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. A 5.5 mile walks on this area of outstanding natural beauty. Slightly hilly in places but a relatively easy walk with wonderful scenery at the stepping stones. We will have a break at the halfway point, please bring your own refreshments.

Contact - Glen Sibley Tel: 01902 790059 or Email: [email protected] Welcome to our Walking Festival 2018 Nature Walks LEISURE

Monday 10 September 2018

Kinver - Locality 5

Meeting place - Wardens Cottage, , DY7 6HU at 10.00am

Kinver Edge Walk

Duration 2 hours.

This 4 mile walk will take us to the toposcope on , along the ridge towards Kingsford Forest Park which has recently been gifted to the National Trust. We hope to see some recently exposed Bronze Age walls near Vales Rock. There are some moderately steep paths, but the views are well worth the effort. There are toilet facilities near the start of the walk and a café for refreshments at the end.

Contact - Sue Fallon - Email: [email protected] or Clive Norris - Email: [email protected]

Wednesday 12 September 2018

Great Wyrley - Locality 3

Meeting place - (Wesley) Methodist Church, Road (A34), Great Wyrley, WS6 6DP at 10.00am

Nature Walk

Duration 1 hour 30 minutes.

This walk is across the Star land which consists of fields with a small wood containing many very large trees. Past the historic Star down the bridle path to the picturesque Garrett’s Brook.

Refreshments are available after the walk.

Contact - Pat Jones Tel: 07768 809686 or Email: [email protected]

If you are an experienced walker you might like to become a walk leader with one of our groups or even form your own – interested? Email: [email protected] or telephone: 07939 631131 If you walk with a group of friends why not link to our scheme. We offer the use of a coordinator and resources such as walk leader training absolutely free, no catch – interested? Contact [email protected] or telephone: 07939 631131 Welcome to our Walking Festival 2018 Nature Walks LEISURE

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Penkridge - Locality 1

Meeting place - The Haling Dene Centre, Road, , ST19 5DT at 10.00am

Penkridge Walk

Duration 90 minutes. Walking along the canal tow path on to the Old Railway line and back to the village by footpath. There is parking and toilets at the Haling Dene Centre. Refreshment will be available at the end of the walk.

Contact - George Tel: 07921 855814 or John and Jackie Tel: 01785 714244

Tuesday 25 September 2018

Wombourne - Locality 5

Meeting place - The Railway Café, Old Station, Lane, Wombourne, WV5 9AD at 10am

Wombourne Railway Walk

Duration 2 hours. 4 miles of mainly flat walking along the railway walk, canal towpath and footpaths.

Contact - Bob Lynch Email: [email protected]

All of our walks will be led by trained walk leaders so bring your family and friends, don’t forget your camera, as you enjoy some fabulous days out in beautiful . And remember, it’s all FREE! Whilst our Festival runs from 2 September to 25 September, our regular walks will still take place during this period. Download a current walk schedule to see what’s on offer at www.southstaffordshire.thegoodlife.uk.net We hope you will join us for our Festival and that you have a very enjoyable time. Finally, for your own comfort and safety, please make sure that you wear clothes and footwear that are suitable for walking in the prevailing conditions. Remember you walk at your own risk. The South Staffordshire Walking Programme, coordinated by Louise Colman, or South Staffordshire Council, will not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any persons and/or property before, during and after these walks. Good Walking