STONE RAMBLERS MEMBER OF RAMBLERS HOLIDAY PARTNERSHIP & AFFILIATED TO HF HOLIDAYS

STONE GROUP, STAFFORDSHIRE AREA. RAMBLERS ASSOCIATIO

SUMMER 2020

A warm welcome is extended to EVERYONE to walk with us.

COMMITTEE

Chairman Terry Tomasik 07794 595 009

Vice Chairman Nigel Temple 01785 749 057

Secretary Derek Sweet 01785 817 142 Treasurer David Franklin 01785 615 156 Membership Glenda Exley 07939 597 607 Programme Gerald Gittens 07528 645 738 Pamela Bradley 01785 811 227 Publicity Carol Skelton 07772 954 909 Footpaths David Wright 01782 392 737 Countryside George Greensides 01785 813 067 Nicky Davis 07914 357 864 Andy Trowell 01785 816 940

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY All participants in a walking group owe each other a ‘duty of care’. All participants should, to the best of their ability, act in such a way so as not to cause, or allow through neglect, foreseeable damage to befall others or their property. Every care is taken in planning walks, events and work parties, but no responsibility is accepted by the Group, organisers or leaders for any form of accident or liability, however caused. Participation in any event is entirely at an individual’s risk.

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BENEFITS FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS

HF Activity Club As an HF Activity Club member, the group earns points for each holiday booked, which may be used for a discount on future group holidays. Members on group holidays will not be charged the associate fees. Our group is a shareholder in HF Holidays and can take part by participating at General Meetings and so on, as well as earning annual interest on the shareholding. We are also covered by HF Holidays public liability insurance when undertaking group activities.

Ramblers Holiday Walking Partnership As a member of the Ramblers Holiday Walking Partnership we receive a financial contribution every time a member of our group books a holiday with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. In order to qualify the person travelling must nominate the group when booking. As members, we will also receive special offers and access to exclusive events.

Cotswold Outdoor Cotswold Outdoor is the Rambler’s recommended outdoor retailer. This relationship provides benefits for Rambler’s members in the form of a 15% discount, free boot fitting, private shopping events and kit recommendations.

Go Outdoors is now offering an extra 10% discount to Ramblers who are discount card holders.

WE HAVE FOOTPATH WORKING PARTIES ON ALTERNATE TUESDAYS

CONTACT DEREK SWEET 01785 817 142 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING We generally work between 1000 and 1400 and take refreshments. Work is under the guidance of Staffs County Council Rights of Way staff on the day 2 LOCATOR BEACON We have a Locator Beacon (about the size of a hand-held GPS\Mobile phone) for use by Group leaders or Individual members of Stone Group when walking in areas where, either there is no mobile phone signal, or they are on their own and unable to reach a phone. IT IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A MOBILE PHONE NOR IS IT TO BE USED WHERE A PHONE CAN BE ACCESSED LOCALLY BY ONE OF THE GROUP. See the information on our website to borrow the beacon.

EVERYONE CAN LEAD A WALK

The quality of the programme depends on the number of leaders we have.

Stone Ramblers is a members’ group and you will feel more involved and have a greater sense of ownership by making an input to the walk programme. We need a wide variety of walks and associated activities to keep people interested.

You do not have to invent walks. You can use a walking guide book; many are available for our area or as a member of the RA you can use Ramblers Routes on the Ramblers website, www.ramblers.org.uk . If you walk it out beforehand, you will feel more confident

If you feel uncertain about leading a walk on your own contact the Programme Secretary of Stone Ramblers, who will assist you to find a suitable walking partner.

MAPS

Having maps of the areas in which we walk will add to your enjoyment of the walk. They are especially useful if you need to meet the leader at the starting point and will enhance your appreciation of the walk and may help in emergency.

Ordnance Survey Explorers Maps 243,244,258,259, OL24 are the ones most commonly used in our programme. They provide easy to follow detail and are ideal for planning walks. OS Explorers are the maps quoted for Grid References. www.dash4it.co.uk has maps at very good discounts.

Grid references explained:- https://www.ordnancesurvey.co. uk/mapzone/map-skills/grid- references/page-one

OS map online:- https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey. co.uk/osmaps/

OS map app:- https://www.ordnancesurvey.co. uk/shop/os-maps-mobile.html https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/gps-map-apps/How-To-Map-Walk-Routes-On-Android.shtml

3 WALK PROGRAMME

Please help the leader to make the day enjoyable and safe. Changes and details are available on www.stoneramblers.com For the foreseeable future the meeting place for walks is the Canoe Club Westbridge Park on Thursdays and Crown Street on Sundays. KEEP an eye on the UPDATE notices on the group website or contact the leader. Variations from a 9.30 leaving time are in italic bold print. Grid references, where shown, indicate the location of the Start of the walk for those wishing to travel direct. Walks are subject to change if leader is indisposed or weather unsuitable. Please let the leader know if you are going to the start point in case of changes to arrangements. E = Easier walks, usually flat and taken very leisurely L = Includes some modest hills and possibly rough ground M = Includes a substantial steep hill or a lot of hills usually<600m S = Challenging hills/mountain usually >600m of climbing. Essential to contact leader before the walk. If in doubt, ask the leader if he thinks you are fit enough to enjoy the walk. Passenger voluntary contribution to motoring costs, A=£1, B=£2, etc. e.g.2nd April D9M Contribution £3, walk 8 miles, Grade Moderate Walk programmes for groups in the Staffordshire area can be found on the Staffordshire Area website the area website link is on our website. www.stoneramblers.com,

EVENTS YOU MAY NEED TO BOOK We often need to confirm arrangements well before the actual event! Please help the organiser by BOOKING EARLY. Places will always be allocated on a first come first served basis. Group holidays and events will give priority to paid up members of our group. Cancellation may occur if numbers are not viable. Further details can be obtained from the organiser. Payments by electronic transfer are preferred. Contact Treasurer Dave Franklin for details. [email protected] Alternatively use cheques made out to RA Stone Group unless otherwise specified by the event organiser. Ramblers require that 30p charge must be added to each cheque to cover the cost of processing transactions.

HF HOLIDAY - WEST LULWORTH HOUSE, LULWORTH COVE – 1 May 2020 7 nights. Coordinator: Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis 07830 109 219 07914 357 864

[email protected] At time of publishing still 1 double room available. Contact Dave or Nicky. 3 levels of walks (E/M/S). Price approximately £785 pp full board including packed lunches. No single supplement.

4 EVENING WALK AND MEAL Tuesday 19th May Organiser Carol Skelton 07772 954 909 Starting at the Peel Arms, Ashley at 5.45pm. A short walk around Ashley Village, taking in Ashley Dale, it includes 10 stiles. We'll arrive back at the Peel arms around 7.30 for an evening meal. The pub offers an extensive home cooked menu, it's opening specially for our group. I will need confirmation of numbers by 5th May. Anyone not wishing to walk is welcome to join us for the meal. Carol Skelton 07772954909

3 DAYS IN THE COTSWOLDS - FRIDAY 5th to SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2020 Leaders: Andy Trowell 07551 352452 & John Chadwick. 07813 142 934 The weekend will based around Painswick. Contact [email protected] to reserve places. 8 - 10 miles daily, moderate. (2 circular, 1 linear) Max 20 places. Priority for those intending to walk all 3 days. Book your own accommodation.

EVENING WALK AND SUPPER Tuesday 16th June. Organiser Carol Skelton 07772 954 909. Join me for an evening walk from the Loggerheads Hotel at 5.45pm via the quiet village of Mucklestone Blore. We return through fields and woods for a buffet meal at the hotel. There are 12 stiles. Buffet is £7.99 per person payable in advance. Booking essential by 2nd June, telephone Carol Skelton 07772954909. Payment to David Franklin in the usual way. Anyone not wishing to walk can join us for the buffet at 8.00 pm.

PEAK BOUNDARY WALK - 3 days from 10th July 2020 Organiser Carol Skelton Peak Boundary Walks Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July. Walking between Holme and Ringinglow, we continue our 190-mile journey around the edges of the Peak District. Please contact leader for details if you wish to join us. Carol Skelton 07772 954 909

ANDERTON BOAT LIFT THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2020 Leader Carol Skelton 07772 954 909 I'm leading a figure of 8 canal and riverside walk starting at the Anderton boat lift, Cheshire. For those choosing not to walk there is the option to book a trip in the Anderton boat lift and / or a river trip. The trips combined take approximately 75 minutes. There is an interesting exhibition and visitor centre with a cafe onsite. The Northwich Community Woodland is easily accessible from the car park. The car park charge is £3.00 for the day. BOOKING IS ADVISABLE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DAY, TELEPHONE 01606 786777 TO ARRANGE.

LAKE DISTRICT WEEKEND SATURDAY 19th and SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2020 Leader Jim Burns 07984 089 747 Based in Ambleside. Both walks start at Costa Coffee in the town centre, NY 376 046. Costa is on the A591 opposite the Post Office near the Salutation Hotel. Saturday is to Dove Crag, 9 miles S grade meet at 0930. Sunday is to Sour Milk Gill 9 miles S grade. Meet at 0900 as a short bus ride to Grasmere is required. Book your own accommodation. Jim Burns is booked into Churchill Inn, Lake Road. Call/Text Jim to let him know you are going 07984 089 747 Public transport a good option. Train to Oxenholme, change to local Windermere train. 5 CHANGES TO ADVERTISED WALKS Leaders are reminded that not all walkers see notices of cancellations or changes to the meeting place/time circulated by email or posted on the website. The walks programme is also advertised on posters and in newspapers which cannot be changed, therefore leaders should make every effort to ensure that someone is at the original meet time and place to pass on information. Walkers going directly to the start of a walk or who do not have access to the internet, are responsible for contacting the leader to confirm the arrangements.

ALSTONEFIELD AND DAMGATE Gerald & Dorothy Thu 2 D 8 M 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 135 548 Public Car Park in Hope Gardiner Apr Picnic Dale 07771 717 826 Sun IRONBRIDGE PUB CRAWL D 7 L Fiona Brown 5 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex242 SJ 673 032 S of the iron bridge. Picnic 07480114813 Apr DRAGON'S BACK (NR BUXTON) D 8.5 S David Farnsworth 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 089 649 Picnic 07585692849 Thu 9 MAYFIELD DOVE VALLEY, LIMESTONE WAY Apr C 7 M David Hillard 0930 Canoe Club cp Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex259 SK 154 452 Vacant land behind Picnic 07817 587 868 housing estate. Sun CROXTON, COPMERE & SUGNALL PERMISSIVE B 7 L Derek Cooper 12 0930 Crown St. cp. Start: Ex243 SJ 787 322 roadside on side rd. Picnic 01630 672 634 Apr Steve Hill & Chris Thu TUTBURY D 8.5 M Calkin 16 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex245 SK 210 292 Tutbury Castle Car Pinic 07990 573 095, Apr Park 07778 318 572 Dave Franklin & Nicky Sun TEGG'S NOSE D 7.5 M Davis 19 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex268/OL24 SJ 961 711 CP Trentabank Reservoir Picnic 07830 109 219, Apr 07808 557 769 Eileen Ward & Janice ECCLESHALL "THE DELLS" A 4 L Coomer 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Meet leader at the Start: Ex243 SJ 830 292 Home at End 01785 851 673, Library, High Street, Eccleshall Thu 01785 256 016 23 Apr Steve Hill & Chris LINEAR UPPER PADLEY VALLEY F 10 M Calkin 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. OL24 SK 250 788 Grindleford Station Car Park Picnic 07990 573 095, 07778 318 572 Colin & Chris Rhodes AUDLEY-SCOT HAY LOOP C 8 M 01782 374 412, 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex257 SJ 797 501 Roadside parking Picnic Sun otd 07902 930 180 26 BOWFELL AND CRINKLE CRAGS Apr S 8 S John Knott 0930 At the start in the Lakes. Start: OL6 NY 285 061 Head of Langdale (Old Picnic 07738 544 975 ONLY Dungeon Ghyll). Meet Leader at the start. Rough mountain route. Thu WOLFSCOTE DALE D 7.5 /11 M Derek Sweet 30 0930 Canoe Club . Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 156 551 Alsop Station Long or Picnic 07905047077 Apr Short option. Fri 1 LULWORTH COVE HOLIDAY 7 Nghts May B 5 E Leisurely George & Hilary Thu 7 LOYNTON MOSS -SHELMORE WOOD Picnic/Café at Greensides May 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex243 SJ 788 242 Loynton Moss on A519 fisheries 01785 813 067 John Knott KINDER CIRCUIT F 13.5 M 01782 644 182, 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex OL1 SK 034 869 Cp Hayfield Picnic Thu 07738 544 975 14 Gerald & Dorothy May BIDDULPH AND TIMBERBROOK AGAIN C 9 M Gardiner 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex258/Ex268 SJ 893 594 Picnic 07771 717 826 Sun TADDINGTON - SHELDON Pamela Bradley E 7.5 M 17 0930 Crown St. Start: OL24 SK 170 705 Lees Bottom car park CARD PAYMENT 01785 811 227, Picnic May ONLY 07423 066 924 Tue ASHLEY VILLAGE B 3.5 L Carol Skelton 19 Meet leader 17.45 at Start: Ex243 SJ 759 365 Peel Arms, Ashley, TF9 4JY see Meal available at 07772 954 909 May events to book end of walk

6 BROWN CLEE FROM CLEOBURY NORTH F 8 M David Hillard 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Meet leader at the start Start: Ex217 SO 607 872 Picnic Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu area. 21 May WALKING THE EDGES F 10 M/S David Farnsworth 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 281 721 Picnic 07585692849

Sun BOSLEY MINN AND WINCLE D 9.5 M Bill Twigg 24 0900 Crown St. Start: Ex268 SJ 935 624 Station Lane, Rushton Spencer Could include Picnic 07818164640 May pub stop in Wincle

WENLOCK EDGE, HOPE DALE & CORVE DALE 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk.Meet leader at the start. Start: Ex217 SO 499 900 G 8 M David Hillard Roadside parking Eaton village The Wenlock walk will not approach anything resembling Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu a Severe. It is an easy traverse climb onto the Edge. 28 May Steve Hill & Chris OSWALDS TRAIL (OSWESTRY) G 11 M Calkin 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex240 SJ 291 331 Gatacre Avenue Car Park Picnic 07990 573 095, 07778 318 572

LOGGERHEADS AND MOEL FAMAU H 9.5 M Jim Burns 0830 Crown St. Start: Ex265 SJ 173 612 Approx 7mls on good ground Picnic 07984 089 747 Sun 31 Colin & Chris May WALL AND PACKINGTON MOOR D 8 M Rhodes 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex244 SK 096 065 Parking Roman Site entrance. Picnic 01782 374 412, otd 07902 930 180

Thu Graham & Heather APEDALE-DUNKIRK B 8 M 4 Evans 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex258 SJ 822 480 Picnic Jun 01782 642 872

John Chadwick & 3 DAYS AROUND PAINSWICK 1/3 PRE BOOKING NECESSARY Fri 5 M 9.5 M Andy Trowell 1000 Meet leader at Start: Ex179 SO 868 105 "Walkers" car park, Golf Course Rd See Jun Picnic 07813 142 934, Events to Book. 07551 355 452

John Chadwick & 3 DAYS AROUND PAINSWICK 2/3 PRE BOOKED WALKERS ONLY Sat 6 N 10 m Andy Trowell 1000 Meet leader at Start: Ex179 SO 811 035 Kings Stanley Meet at car park to arrange Jun Picnic 07813 142 934, cars to the start. 07551 355 452

SANDON & SALT A 6.5 M David Farnsworth 0930 Crown St. cp. Start: Ex244 SJ 948 293 Picnic 07585692849 Sun 7 John Chadwick & Jun 3 DAYS AROUND PAINSWICK 3/3 PRE BOOKED WALKERS ONLY M 8.5 M Andy Trowell 1000 Meet leader at Start: Ex179 SO 868 105 Walkers Car park, Golf Course Rd Picnic 07813 142 934, 07551 355 452

MILLERSDALE-LITTON-TIDESWELL Pamela Bradley E 9 M 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Park Start: OL24 SK 138 732 Millersdale CVard payment 01785 811 227, Picnic Thu Only 07423 066 924 11 Jun ELLASTONE, CHURNET VALLEY AND RIVER DOVE C 6 L David Hillard 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex259 SK 116 434 Ellastone village hall car park Picnic 07817 587 868

WINSTER E 11 M Terry James Sun 0930 Crown St. Start: OL24 SK 239 602 Picnic 07880 831 743 14 Jun CHASE RAMBLINGS B 5 L John Hartley 1000 Crown St. Start: Ex244 SJ 983 207 Punchbowl Picnic 01785 222 568

B 4.5 L Tue MUCKLESTONE TO BLORE AND BACK; BOOKING ESSENTIAL Buffet meal Carol Skelton 16 Meet leader 17.45 at Start: Ex243 SJ 739 358 Loggerheads Hotel, Loggerheads available at end 07772 954 909 Jun o

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RANTON Rowena Cass A 6 L 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex243 SJ 843 274 Spurley Brook Farm, Elllenhall 01785 245 418, Picnic Thu Interesting historically, mainly level. 07718 353 617 18 Jun WOLFSCOTE DALE D 7.5 M David Farnsworth 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 130 556 cp in Alstonefield Picnic 07585692849

Sun BOLLINGTON, POTT SHRIGLEY & RAINOW D 10 M Bill Twigg 21 0900 Crown St. Start: OL24 SJ 950 732 Teggs Nose Park possible pub stop in Rainow Picnic 07818164640 Jun

GRINSHILL-CLIVE Bill Minshall E 10 M 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex241 SJ 525 238 Corbett Wood car park off A49 at 01270 500164, Picnic Thu Preston 1030 Meet leader at Corbett Wood.. 07771 985 846 25 Jun WHERE DARWIN DREAMED B 7 L Derek Cooper 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex243 SJ 792 381 Maer Village Hall Picnic 01630 672 634

Sun ALL AROUND THE WREKIN D 10 M Fiona Brown 28 0900 Crown St. Start: Ex242 SJ 651 113 Belmont Car Park on Tan Bank, Wellington Picnic 07480 114 813 Jun

John Knott TURNERS POOL D 12 M 01782 644 182, 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 004 621 Lay by Roaches ‘ Picnic 07738 544 975 Thu 2 Jul David Wright & Joan ALSTONEFIELD D L Harvey 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 131 556 Picnic 01782 392 737, 07814 918 792

ARENIG FAWR LOOP Q 9 S Jim Burns 0830 Crown St. Start: Ex253 SH 329 393 between minor rd. and dismantled railway Picnic 07984 089 747 Sun 5 Commanding views of Snowdonia.in good weather. Jul CROMFORD E 8 M Derek Sweet 0900 Crown St. Start: OL24 SK 286 552 Picnic 07905047077

CRIGGION, MIDDLETOWN, BREIDDEN FOREST G 10 M David Hillard 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex240 SJ 294 149 Car Park area. Meet leader at start Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu 9 Jul Graham & Heather KNYPERSLEY POOL-BROWN EDGE C 6 M Evans 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex258/Ex268 SJ 894 550 Picnic 01782 642 872

PEAK BOUNDARY WALK, LINEAR. HOLME TO LANGSETT H 10.5 Fri 10 Carol Skelton 0830 Meet leader OL1 SE 211 004 Langsett Travel in pairs. Transfer to OL1 SE 107 058 M Jul 07772 954 909 Holme Contact leader if going. Plcnic

Sat PEAK BOUNDARY WALK LINEAR LANGSETT TO LOW BRADFIEL Q 10.5 Carol Skelton 11 0930 Meet leader OL1 SK 263 920 Bradfield Travel in pairs Transfer to OL1 SE 211 004 M 07772 954 909 Jul Langsett Picnic

Sun PEAK BOUNDARY WALK LINEAR BRADFIELD TO RINGINGLOW G 9 M Carol Skelton 12 0930 Meet leader at OL1 SK 291 837 Ringlow Travel in pairs Transfer to OL1 SK 263 920 Picnic 07772 954 909 Jul Bradfield

Rowena Cass BEAUDESERT OLD PARK C 6.5 L 01785 245 418, 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex232 SK 045 126 Castle Rng cp off Holly Hill Rd. Picnic Thu 07718 353 617 16 Jul MORETON CORBET D 8 David & Glenda Exley 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex241 SJ 560 230 Picnic 07939 597 607

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CADAIR IDRIS M 6 S John Knott 0930 Meet leader at Start: OL23 SH 733 115 Minffordd cp Rough mountain route Picnic 07738 544 975 ONLY Sun 19 Terry Tomasik, Dee Jul ROCESTER - DOVE VALLEY C 8 M Frankish, Rob Huxley 0930 Crown St.. Start: Ex259 SK 107 394 Picnic 07794 595 009

OVERTON RIVER DEE F 8 M David Hillard 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex257 SJ 373 417 near church Meet Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu leader at the start. 23 Jul LONGNOR HOLLINSCLOUGH IN THE ROUND D 8.5 M Bill Black 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 088 649 Square in Longnor Picnic 01782 951 412

Sun Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis CASTLETON RIDGE FROM HOPE VILLAGE F 8 M 26 07830 109 219, 0930 Crown St. Start: OL1 SK 172 835 Hope Village cp Picnic Jul 07808 557 769

Thu Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis HOLLINSCLOUGH D 8 M 30 07830 109 219, 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 065 665 Picnic Jul 07808 557 769

CHESHIRE THREE PEAKS D 14 S Jim Burns 0900 Crown St. Start: Ex268/OL24 SJ 961 711 Excellent views in good visibility, Picnic 07984 089 747 Sun 844m climb. 2 Aug BRASSINGTON E 6.5 M Derek Sweet 0930 Crown St. Start: OL24 SK 249 528 Picnic 07905 047 077

PONTESBURY, EARL'S HILL AND AREA F 7 M David Hillard 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex241 SJ 408 057 Meet leader at the Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu start 6 Aug TAMWORTH Gerald Gittens E 7 L 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex232 SK 205 035 Jolly Sailor Long Stay 01785 815 141, Picnic B78 3JJ 07528 645 738

Sun KYNASTON'S CAVE F 9 M David Farnsworth 9 0900 Crown St. Start: Ex240 SJ 389 198 Nescliffe Hill Country Park Picnic 07585 692 849 Aug

Thu BICKERTON HILL WITH OPTIONAL LUNCH (LET CHRIS KNOW) E 9.5 M Steve Hill & Chris Calkin 13 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex257 SJ 524 545 If lunching park @ Optiona Pub 07990 573 095, Aug Bickerton Poacher Let Chris C know if lunching by 30/07/20 Lunch 07778 318 572

Steve Hill & Isabel Pascual CAVE DALE AND GREAT RIDGE F 9.5 M 07990 573 095, 0900 Crown St. Start: OL1 SK 171 834 Picnic Sun 07968 268 788 16 Aug MARKET DRAYTON C 5.5 L Fiona Brown 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex243 SJ 674 344 Picnic 07480 114 813

WINHILL (LADYBOWER RESERVOIR) Steve Hill & Chris Calkin G 11 S 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL1 SK 202 860 A6013 at end of 07990 573 095, Picnic Thu reservoir 07778 318 572 20 Aug B 7 M Mandy Clarke CANNOCK CHASE Picnic or Cafe 07941636439, 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex244 SJ 980 165 at end 01782 639 955

LONGSHAW ESTATE G 9.5 M Terry James 0900 Crown St. Start: OL24/OL1 SK 267 800 NT CP Picnic 07880 831 743 Sun 23 Rowena Cass Aug BROUGHTON-ASHLEY B 6 L 01785 245 418, 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex243 SJ 765 377, ST21 6NS Broughton Church cp. Picnic 07718 353 617

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Thu Colin & Chris Rhodes DOVEDALE AND ALSTONEFIELD D 8 M 27 01782 374 412, 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 156 549 Roadside parking Picnic Aug otd 07902 930 180

Sun EGLWYSEG MOUNTAIN, LLANGOLLEN H 10 M/S Bill Twigg 30 0830 Crown St. Start: Ex256 SJ 234 432 Layby below Trevor rocks Pub at the end Picnic 07818 164 640 Aug

BROCKTON WORTHEN NR MINSTERLY ON B4386. G 9 M David Hillard 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex216 SJ 317 045 The Cock Inn car park Picnic 07817 587 868 Thu SY59HU. Meet leader at start. Meal after can be arranged. 3 Sep ANDERTON BOAT LIFT,RIVER WEAVER AND NORTHWICH WOOD F 11.5 / 3.5 Carol Skelton 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex267 SJ 648 753 Anderton boat lift car M 07772 954 909 park, Lift Lane, CW9 6FW See Events to Book. Café/picnic

John Chadwick HANDFUL OF DALES E 9 M 01785 760 356, 0900 Crown St. Start: Ex219 SK 194 645 Moor Lane, Youlgreave Picnic Sun 07813 142 934 6 Sep Jean Wilson SHUGBOROUGH & CANNOCK CHASE B 5 L 01785 662 295, 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex244 SJ 974 210 Milford CP Picnic/Home 07593

IRONBRIDGE D 9.5 M David & Glenda Exley Thu 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex242 SJ 672 033 Picnic 07939 597 607 10 Sep MADELEY-ASTON C 9 L Graham & Heather Evans 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex258/Ex268 SJ 894 550 Picnic 01782 642 872

PEAK FOREST F 7 M David & Glenda Exley 0900 Crown St. . Start: OL24 SK 114 795 Picnic 07939 597 607 Sun 13 CHAPEL CHORLTON Rowena Cass Sep B 6 L 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex258/Ex243 SJ 806 380 Opposite Ivy Villas Haddon, lane. 01785 245 418, Picnic Park on verge. 07718 353 617

Thu STONEY MIDDLETON F 9 MILES Derek Sweet 17 0900 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: OL24 SK 216 767 Eyam Picnic 07905 047 077 Sep

Sat LAKE DISTRICT DOVE CRAG S 9 S Jim Burns 19 0930 At the start in AMBLESIDE Start: OL7 NY 376 046 Meet at Costa Coffee Picnic 07984 089 747 Sep Ambleside Town Centre opp. PO

LAKE DISTRICT SOURMILK GILL S 9 S Jim Burns 0900 At the start in AMBLESIDE Start: OL7 NY 376 046 Meet at Costa Coffee Picnic 07984 089 747 Sun Ambleside Town Centre opp. PO 20 Sep Gerald Gittens BRANSTON WATER PARK D 6 M 01785 815 141, 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex245 SK 217 211 Via Dunstall and Tatenhill Picnic 07528 645 738

BROCTON - SATNALL HILLS B 5 L George & Hilary Greensides Thu 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex244 SJ 973 211 Milford Common cp Picnic 01785 813 067 24 Sep THE WREKIN D 8 / 5 M David Farnsworth 0930 Canoe Club Westbridge Pk. Start: Ex242 SJ 638 092 Picnic 07585 692 849

Dave Franklin & Nicky Davis PIKEHALL DALE, LONG DALE AND GRATTON DALE D 8 M 07830 109 219, 0930 Crown St. Start: OL24 SK 194 581 Minninglow Peak CP Picnic Sun 07808 557 769 27 Sep Terry Tomasik & Dee SAVERLEY GREEN A 6 M Frankish & Rob Huxley 0930 Crown St. Start: Ex258 SJ 971 385 Picnic 07794 595 009

9 STONE WALKING FOR HEALTH – Walks proposed - October-March 2019/2020. Meet at Canoe Club every Tuesday at 10.15am unless otherwise stated. There are two distinct walks on offer, a shorter and a longer walk, all subject to last minute change if necessary. This programme is also available on-line at www.stoneramblers.com/walkingforhealth.htm or www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/west-midlands/stafford-borough-walking-for-health. . Dates Walk Parking 7 Apr Trentham Monument – uneven woodland paths, steady climb and descent. Monkey Forest cp ST12 9HR 14 Apr The Station – towpath and tarmac. Can return through the town. Canoe Club

21 Apr Downs Bank – established well walked slightly uneven paths, longer walk NT cp involves some hills. ST15 8UU 28 Apr Aston Marina – along towpath, short stop at Marina. Return route through Canoe Club estate. 5 May Wolseley Bridge – around the Wildlife Trust grounds, or, tracks, stiles, fields Garden Centre cp on the old Wolseley estate. ST17 0YA 12 May Trentham Golf Course & Canal (2) – a walk up and across the golf course and Trentham Church cp returning along towpath and estate. ST4 8AB 19 May Hem Heath Woods – Wildlife Trust Site, uneven paths, can be muddy in Wedgwood Visitor Centre cp, places. ST12 9ER 26 May Doxey Marshes – well established paths through wildlife wetlands, can be Wootton Drive cp muddy at times ST16 1PU 2 Jun Hanchurch Woods – short fairly level walk in the woods. Longer walk some Lower Water Tower cp uneven, steep paths, stiles and lanes. ST4 8SN 9 Jun Meaford Locks – towpath and tarmac. Longer walk may include Common plot Canoe Club and return through town or estate. 16 Jun Salt – a walk up a short hill at the start. Stile and good tracks with good Roadside adj. to Holly Bush pub. views. ST18 0BX 23 Jun Bunny Hill – woodland paths, meadow and partly through estate around Wye Road Community Centre, Clayton and Westlands, including a climb. Clayton, ST5 4AZ. 30 Jun Crown Meadow +. – slightly uneven paths and towpath. Canoe Club

7 July Aston Village – towpath and quiet lanes. May be stiles and field. Canoe Club

14 Jul Barlaston – through village to canal for circular walk. Village Green cp (Summer Picnic) ST12 9AE 21 Jul Nanny Goat Lane – surfaced town paths. Two uphill sections. Canoe Club

28 Jul Stafford Castle – walk around and up to the Castle, through and across Stafford Castle cp. Stafford Golf Course, one stile. ST16 1DJ 4 Aug Little Stoke – towpath, walk through estate paths and return along Lichfield Canoe Club Road. 11 Aug Longton Park – delightful Victorian Park plus undulating walk on landscaped, Cocknage Road Entrance reclaimed colliery land. ST3 4NZ 18 Aug Old Road – variety of quiet lanes to and around Oulton. Longer walk includes Old Road , opposite York St climb, stiles, views and meadow. ST15 8JB 25 Aug Weston – walk along the canal and field footpaths, mostly flat. St Andrews Church, Weston ST18 0HL 1 Sept Loynton Moss – Wildlife Trust Site, towpath to Norbury Junction and return. Loynton cp Longer walk includes farmland. ST20 0PQ 8 Sept Common Plot – towpath followed by slightly uneven paths, return is town Canoe Club walking via Morrisons. 15 Sept Yarnfield – paths, tracks and fields. Possibly muddy. Yarnfield Conference Centre cp ST15 0NL 22 Sept Sandon Church – uphill over grassy meadows, stiles and lanes. Opp. Dog & Doublet ST18 0DJ 29 Sept Cannock Chase (1)– well established paths through woodland. Seven Springs cp ST17 0WT Contacts: Pam Bradley: 01785 811227 or Chris and Colin Rhodes: 01782 37441