The Parks and Countryside Service of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council provide a programme of walks and activities throughout the district. The walks are graded for different levels of fitness. Some of the walks are aimed at or are suitable for families. There is usually no need to book; just turn up a few minutes before the start time. Dogs are not allowed.

The events are led by staff from the Parks and Countryside Service or by experienced volunteer walk leaders and specialist organisations. Where a walk states that booking is required to reserve a place telephone 01538 395522

Sunday 25th July 2010 - North of Cheadle: Join Parks and Countryside Ranger Gareth Knapper for a walk through the countryside to the north of Cheadle. This walk will have two start locations, the car park of the old Council Offices on Harborne Road at 11.00am or at the side of the Miners Rest public house on Hammersley Hayes Road at 11.30am. The walk will be just over 6 miles or 4.5 miles depending upon starting point. Grid Reference SK 010438

Tuesday 24th August 2010 - Waterhouses Walk: Join Shaun Stanley on this 3 hour, 5 miles walk taking in the countryside around the beautiful Hamps Valley. Meetat 11.00am at the cycle track car park behind Ye Olde Crown Hotel. Grid Reference SK 085501.

Wednesday 8th September 2010 - Gradbach: This walk goes through Gradbach Woods to the amazing Lud's church and then on to roaches End before returning. Distance 5 miles. Please bring packed lunch and meet at 10.30am at Gradbach car park. Grid Reference SJ 998664.

Sunday 12th September 2010 - Dovedale Approaches: Avoid the Dovedale crowds. We will visit Ilam, Thorpe and possibly climb Thorpe Cloud. The route will be tailored to peoples ability and will take in parkland and riverside paths. Distance 7 miles, time 4 hours. We may see the start of the autumn colours. Bring packed lunch. Meet John Mills at car park at Blore Pastures. Grid Reference SK 135499.

Sunday 19th September 2010 - Werrington Wander: Join us on a varied walk of woods. fields, lanes and moor around Werrington via the hamlet of Hulme and poen heathlands of Wetley Moor Common. Meet Steve Massey, Trees and Woodlands Officer, at the Armshead Road car park, Werrington at 2.00pm. Distance about 5 miles, returning about 5.00pm. Grid Reference SJ 937480

The guide 'Exploring the Staffordshire Moorlands' contains full details of the events listed plus additional practical information and conservation events. To obtain a copy contact Parks and Countryside Service, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6HQ. Telephone (01538) 483577. email countryside@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk Full details of all events in the Staffordshire Moorlands can be found at www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

The information given is taken from SMDC publications. Walking Pages cannot be held responsible for any errors, changes or cancellations. SMDC make the same disclaimer in their publications. Always check event details before making travel plans.

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