50 Walks in Staffordshire Guidebook

by: Paul Grogan, Hugh Taylor and Moira McCrossan
One of the popular AA County walks series, this guide explores the best of the Staffordshire countryside. The northeast of the county is arguably the best region for hillwalking as it comprises a significant portion of the Peak District, an area characterised by lofty moors, deep dales and tremendous views. Further south is the old pottery town of Stoke-on-Trent, a surprisingly hilly area which today is typified by peaceful wooded valleys, pond-pearled streams and gently rolling hills. Stafford is home to one of the oldest and most impressive castle earthworks in the country. Cannock Chase, an old hunting forest, is now a huge forested nature park with miles of forest tracks to explore. In the very south of the county is Kinver Edge with its sandstone cliffs.

The book includes 50 themed walks of between 2 and 10 miles, each with fascinating background reading. There are clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions, including detailed full colour sketch maps, for every walk. Information on what to look out for during the walk and places to eat and drink is provided, including guidance for dog owners on where to walk and dog-friendly establishments. The book is illustrated with colour photographs.

The walk locations are:
Flash - 6 miles
Longnor - 6 miles
The Roaches - 6.75 miles
Danebridge - 9.25 miles
Rudyard Reservoir - 4.5 miles
Mow Cop - 6.25 miles
Tittesworth Reservoir - 4.5 miles
Manifold Valley - 5.5 miles
Ecton Hill - 4 miles
Leek - 4.25 miles
Endon - 3.5 miles
Cheddleton - 3.25 miles
Grindon - 5 miles
Mere Hill - 8.5 miles
Stoke-on-Trent - 3 miles
Apedale - 4.75 miles
Ilam - 4.75 miles
Caldonlow - 6 miles
Waterhouses - 9 miles
Consall - 3.5 miles
Froghall - 4.5 miles
Ellastone - 4 miles
Alton (2 walks - 5 and 7 miles
Dunstall - 3.5 miles
Loggerheads - 5.5 miles
Hanchurch - 7 miles
Barlaston - 3.25 miles
Downs Banks - 3.5 miles
Tutbury - 2.75 miles
Hanbury - 4.75 miles
Stafford Castle - 4 miles
Shugborough (2 walks) - 5.5 and 6.5 miles
Norbury - 2.75 miles
Abbots Bromley - 5.25 miles
Rugeley - 3.5 miles
Cannock Chase (3 walks) - 4, 7 and 3.5 miles
Brewood - 5.75 miles
Lichfield - 2.5 miles
Whittington (2 walks) - 6.75 and 9 miles
Chasewater - 3 miles
Trysull - 6.25 miles
Wombourne - 4.25 miles
Kinver (3 walks) - 2.75, 6, 3.25 miles

ISBN 9780749574864 Pages 159 (2013) 118mm x 220mm