STONE RAMBLERS WINTER 2016-2017

STONE
RAMBLERS
MEMBER OF RAMBLERS HOLIDAY PARTNERSHIP
& AFFILIATED TO HF HOLDAYS
STONE GROUP, STAFFORDSHIRE AREA. RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
WINTER 2016-2017
A warm welcome is extended to EVERYONE to walk with us
COMMITTEE
Chairwoman Nicky Davis 07914 357 864
Vice Chairman David Wright 01782 392 737
Secretary Derek Sweet 01782 351 112
Treasurer David Franklin 01785 615 156
Membership Dorothy Wilson 01785 812 078
Programme Gerald Gittens 01785 815 141
Publicity Carol Skelton 01782 768 864
Footpaths Norman Dracup 01785 603 607
Countryside George Greensides 01785 813 067
Pamela Bradley 01785 811 227
Glenda Exley
Nigel Temple
Andy Trowell 01785 816 940
01785 749 057
07939 597 607
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.
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. Various other group holiday discounts will be offered. Our group is a shareholder in HF
Holidays, and can take part in the progress of the society by participating at General Meetings and so on,
as well as earning annual interest on the shareholding. In addition, we will receive revenue for publishing
the HF Holidays advertisement in our programme. Finally, we will be 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 an 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.
Cotswolds Outdoor Cotswolds 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.
YHA We have not renewed the Group Membership card as no one was using it. The card mainly provided
a quite substantial discount on group bookings. Let the membership secretary know if you would support
renewal.
WE HAVE FOOTPATH WORKING PARTIES ON ALTERNATE TUESDAYS
CONTACT DAVID WRIGHT 01782 392 737 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.
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. 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.
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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.
WALK PROGRAMME
Please help the leader to make the day enjoyable and safe.
Changes and detail available on www.stoneramblers.com)
The meeting point for WALKS is generally Westbridge Park Long Stay Car Park. 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.
If a PUB stop is indicated - this means that lunch WOULD BE AVAILABLE if you wish to eat a picnic this may
mean that you have to eat it outside the pub. If you use the facilities please purchase something, at least
a soft drink.
Copies of walk programmes for the whole area can be obtained from Peter Matthews, 1 Barbrook Ave,
Longton, Stoke on Trent, ST3 5UG by sending him stamped addressed envelope.
Also VISIT
www.stoneramblers.com and the area website link on our website. If you have any comments or ideas,
please speak to the leader, or contact one of the committee.
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.
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MIDDLEPORT POTTERY FACTORY TOUR Thursday 20 October
Port Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 3PE
Janice Coomer and Eileen Ward
Middleport Pottery is the home of world famous Burleigh pottery. Established in 1889, it has recently been
restored by The Prince's Regeneration Trust. Our tour commences at 11.00 a.m. and costs £7 for
concessions. (Pay on the day). The tour lasts 75 minutes and offers an opportunity to follow the whole
Burleigh production process.
Afterwards, there is a cafe for refreshments or, for those preferring a picnic, a stroll by the canal.
Phone Janice or Eileen (01785 256016/851673) by 11 October to book your place.
STONE RAMBLERS AGM 19.30 WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2016
CHRISTCURCH CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH WAY, STONE
This will be the usual format; the AGM plus buffet and a speaker. It is a splendid social occasion and formal
business is conducted in as brief a manner as possible. This year’s speaker will be Peter Durnall who will be
showing some of his superb wild life films.
QUIZ NIGHT AT GREEN MAN MILWICH 1930 TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2016
BOOK BY NOV 1st to David Wright 01782 392 737
Fish & Chip Supper (£6.75) Limit to 24 people. Teams of 4
STAFFORDSHIRE AREA AGM SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2016
This year the host group is Chase & District meeting at the Burntwood Memorial Community Hall. The
address is Rugeley Road, Burntwood, Staffs, WS7 9BE, SK 064 091. They are offering two walks as follows:
Walk A approximately 7miles starting from the venue at 9.30
Walk B approximately 5 miles starting
from the venue at 10.30 The walks are followed by your picnic lunch in the hall followed by area AGM and
talk by an important visitor. Meet leaders at the start
FESTIVAL of WINTER WALKS FAMILY WALK THURSDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2016
Leader Nigel Temple & Diane Warrilow 01785 749 057, 07896 769 259
A 4 miles walk starting at Westbridge Park and wandering around the Stone Area at a gentle pace.
We will return to Westbridge Park by 1245 and those that wish can join us for lunch at the 3 Crowns in
Lichfield Street.
You can book a place for lunch on the day at 1000 at Westbridge Pk or before by contacting Nigel.
STONE RAMBLERS NEW YEAR WALK AND LUNCH SATURDAY 28th JANUARY 2017
Coordinator David Wright 01782 392 737
This will take place at Peveril of the Peak Dovedale (OL24 SK 158 505 DE6 2AW)
Cost will be £16.25 per head for 3 courses including coffee/tea.
It will be preceded by a 4-mile morning walk, meet for 1000 start at Peveril of the Peak.
Venue will be open from 1100 for non-walkers, to allow time for guests to chat.
Lunch will be served from 1300.
Menu will be available at the AGM to make choices
Bookings, ASAP as places limited, with cheque payable to RA Stone Group to David Wright.
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4 DAY WINTER WALKNG BREAK TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY- FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2017
Organiser John Rawlins 01785 822 079 [email protected]
LONG MYND HF HOTEL CHURCH STRETTON
3 nights Dinner B&B and 2 packed lunches. 4 Self guided Walks. Quizes.
£209pp for 3 nights. No single supplement for limited number of rooms.
Non walkers & Day walkers welcome. Contact John if interested in going may, still be vacancies.
RAMBLERS HOLIDAY COAST and COUNTRYSIDE OF MINORCA – FRIDAY 5th MAY 2017 7 Nights
Coordinators Gerald & Audrey Gittens 01785 815 141
This is a D grade holiday, a gentler holiday than some recent club Ramblers Holidays. Leisurely walks full of
charm, wildlife, archaeological and geological interest with lovely towns to explore. Thus it is suitable for
those not keen on high hill, or mountain climbing. Mahon is a good centre for those not interested in
walking every day or even at all. Cost will be £965 flying from Manchester, £130 single supplement.
We will be staying in a 4-star hotel in Mahon P84 Ramblers Summer 2016 brochure.
Expressions of interest welcome, booking will be Sept/Oct .
HF HOLIDAY GLEN COE - SCOTLAND - SATURDAY 9th-16th SEPTEMBER 2017
Coordinators: David Franklin & Nicky Davis 01785 615 156
3 levels of walks (E/M/S) Approx £694pp max full board including packed lunches.
No single supplement. Price may decrease depending on group discount.
Some Premium Rooms available. Deposit £75pp payable Nov 2016.
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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.
Passenger voluntary contribution to motoring costs,
A=£1, B=£2, etc
e.g Oct 2 C7.5M = £3/ 7.5miles /Moderate
BIGGIN VIA WOLFSCOTE DALE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cpOL24 SK 156 549 at Stonepit Plantation
Sun
Oct 2
C 7.5 M
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
GERARD'S BROMLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 765 331 Green
B6L
Picnic
Geoff & Margaret Loadwick
01785 284 359
otd. 07710 215 428
REVIDGE-MANIFOLD- ECTON long
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 104 594 Figure of 8 walk, could do 1st half only
C 10 L
Picnic
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
REVIDGE-MANIFOLD-ECTON short
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 104 594
C 5.5 L
Picnic
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
Thu
WHEATON ASTON - BISHOPS WOOD
Oct 6 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex242 SJ 851 125
B 9.8 M
Picnic
Gerald & Dorothy Gardiner
07771 717 826
Thu
Oct 6
Sun
Oct 9
Thu
Oct
13
Sun
Oct
16
Thu
Oct
20
Sun
Oct
23
FLASH - GRADBACH
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 025 672 Flash Village
D9M
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
WATERHOUSES-BEESTON TOR-WATERFALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 085 502 Waterhouses Manifold Track cp
C 7.2 L
Picnic
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
DOXEY, STAFFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243/Ex244 SJ 902 238 Behind church Meet leader at
start 10.00
A5E
Snack
Carole Pattison
01785 602 304
WHALEY BRIDGE & GOYT linear
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 050 725 Poole's Cavern. Train to Whaley ridgr
Train included
D 12 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
HANCHURCH
1000 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 839 399
A6E
Picnic
David & Glenda Exley
07939 597 607
THE DALES OF HARTINGTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 128 604
D 9 L/M
Picnic
Janice Coomer & Eileen
Ward
01785 256 016
01785 851 673
MIDDLEPORT POTTERY FACTORY TOUR
1015 Westbridge Pk. see Events
LIMESTONE WAY 3, Linear BONSALL TO TISSINGTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 178 520 Tissington Trail Car Park Pair up in Cars
C 10 M
Picnic
Carol Skelton
07772 954 909
BIDDULPH OLD HALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 893 593 Biddulph Country Park
C 6.5 M
Picnic
George & Hilary
Greensides
01785 813 067
C9M
Picnic
David Hillard
07817 587 868
THE ROACHES AND GRADBACH
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 006 615
Thu
Oct
27
Bill Black
01782 951 412
SHUGBOROUGH PARK
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 973 210 Milford Common cp Snack or Cafe about
1100.
6
B5L
Home at
end.
Pauline North & Peter
Hopkins
01785 818 436
07845 618 894
Sun
Oct
30
Thu
Nov
3
Sun
Nov
6
LIMESTONE WAY linear TISSINGTON TO ROCESTER
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 115 394 Rocester Football Club Pair up in cars
B 11 M
Picnic
Carol Skelton
07772 954 909
ECCLESHALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex 243 SJ 831 291 Meet leader Eccleshall X roads
A7L
Picnic
Mike & Maureen Malyon
07850 363 787
WINSTER-YOULGREAVE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 239 603
D9M
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551 355 452
CONSALL .
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 995 483 steep steps
B6M
Picnic
Dorothy Wilson
01785 812 078
CANNOCK CHASE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 004 206
B9M
Picnic
Frank & Vanessa
Chapman
01785 850 838
07800 882 420
B5L
Home/pub at
end
MADELEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex257 SJ 773 451 Madeley Centre
Wed
Nov
9
Thu
Nov
10
STONE GROUP AGM See events
1930 Christcurch Centre, Stone
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
ALREWAS, RIVER SWARBOURNE, YOXALL AND RIVER TRENT
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 168 153
C8M
Picnic
Gerald & Dorothy
Gardiner
07771 717 826
MILWICH AND SANDON PARK
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 971 323 Milwich V H
A7L
Picnic
Jean, Janina, Terri
01782 397 619
01782 392 780
D 11.5 M
Picnic
Paul Mason & Clare
Butters
07415 196 138
07813 910 309
GRADBACH, DANEBRIDGE, WILDBOARCLOUGH,
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SJ 998 662
Sun
Nov
13
7.5 M
Picnic,
Possible pub
drinks
WOOLISCROFT COTWALTON & MODDERSHALL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 903 335 Westbridge Park
Tue
Nov
15
Thu
Nov
17
QUIZ NIGHT AT GREEN MAN MILWICH BOOK BY NOV 1st
1930 Green Man Fish & Chip Supper (£6.75) Limit to 24 people.
John & Sue Haine
07941 321 403
David & Anita Wright
01782 392 737
KNYPERSLEY RESERVOIR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex268 SJ 895 550 Public cp
B 10 M
Picnic
Norman Dracup
01785 603 607
WILDWOOD 1, STAFFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 945 208 Meet leader at start 1000
B5E
Snack
Carole Pattison
01785 602 304
TIDESWELL CIRCULAR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 153 752 Park roadside, meet B6049 @ Richard Lane.
E5M
Picnic
Nicky Davis & Dave
Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
TIDESWELL FIGURE OF 8
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 153 752 Park roadside, meet B6049 @ Richard Lane.
E9M
Picnic
Nicky Davis & Dave
Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
OSMASTON-SHIRLEY FIGURE OF 8
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 199 440 Outside the Church
C9M
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
OSMASTON-SHIRLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 199 440 Outside the Church
C5L
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
Sun
Nov
20
Thu
Nov
24
John Spriggs
01782 791 360
07715 530 059
7
Sun
Nov
27
Thu
Dec
1
Sun
Dec
4
Thu
Dec
8
Sun
Dec
11
STAFFORDSHIRE AREA AGM & WALK
Make own arrangements to get there. See events. cp Ex244 SK 064 091 Start 0930
for 7miles and 1030 for 5miles
C 7/5 L
Picnic
ALTON , BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 062 431 Ramblers Retreat ST10 4BU
B 9.5 M
Picnic
David Hillard
07817 587 868
TRENTHAM - BARLASTON OR BUST
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 871 407
A6L
Picnic
Philip Jones
07914 263 895
AROUND THE ROACHES
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 004 621 lay by
C 10 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
THE CLOUD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex268 SJ 894 627
C7M
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
HOUGH
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex257 SJ 715 505 Lay by village football field Cobbs Lane
Meet leader at start 1015
C9L
Picnic
Bill Minshall
07771 985 846
A6L
Pub Lunch or
home.
MEIR HEATH-FULFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 930 400 WIndmill Pub
STANAGE EDGE FROM HATHERSAGE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 232 814
F9M
Picnic
David & Anita Wright
01782 392 737
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
7.5 L
Heather & Graham
Picnic or back to Evans
Stone
01782 642 872
STONE TO BURSTON
1000 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 904 336
WETTON MILL TO BUTTERTON AND GRINDON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 095 561 Wetton Mill
C8M
Picnic
Dave Franklin & Nicky
Davis
07830 109 219
07914 357 864
COCKSTER VALLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 885 411
A 6.5 L
Picnic
Graham Evans
01782 642 872
Sun
Dec
18
SANDSTONE WAY
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Detaill will follow
8M
Picnic
John Hartley
01785 222 568
Thu
Dec
22
BUNTINGSDALE - COLEHURST
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 676 339 Meet leaders at start 10.00 Market
Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre cp TF9 1JT
C7L
Picnic
Howard Goodall & Sue
Thompson
07776 196 552
Sun
Dec
25
MILFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 973 210 Milford Common Meet leader at Start
1000
B8E
Picnic
Ewan Robertson
01785 602 304
Thu
Dec
29
FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS
1000 Westbridge Pk. See events
Thu
Dec
15
4E
3 Crowns
MILFORD AGAIN
Sun
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 973 210 Milford Common Meet leader at the start
Jan 1
1000
8
B8E
Picnic
Nigel Temple & Diane
Warrilow
01785 749 057
07896 769 259
Ewan Robertson
01785 602 304
LASK EDGE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex268/OL24 SJ 955 578
C 10 M
Picnic
John Knott
01782 644 182
07738 544 975
HAZELSTRINE ARM
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 946 226 Tilcon Ave. Industrial Estate
B6L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
TYRLEY LOCKS AND THE DRUMBLES
Sun
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 676 339 Meet leader 1000 at the start cp Market
Jan 8
Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre TF9 1JT
C9L
Picnic
Howard Goodall & Sue
Thompson
07776 196 552
Thu
Jan
12
SWYNNERTON-HANCHURCH HILLS
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 853 365 Refreshments afterwards at
Gerald and Dorothy's
A7L
Snack
Gerald & Dorothy
Gardiner
07771 717 826
Sun
Jan
15
ALSTONEFIELD-SHEEN-HARTINGTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 130 556
C 8.5 M
Picnic
Robert Huxley
01785 812 897
07875 999 237
Thu
Jan
19
CARSINGTON AND BRASSINGTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 241 517 Pay and Display cp
D 10 M
Picnic
Liz Charlton & Derek
Pratts
01785 660 480
LOYNTON MOSS
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 786 242
B5L
Geoff & Margaret
Loadwick
01785 284 359
otd. 07710 215 428
BARTON-UNDER-NEEDWOOD TATENHILL
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex245 SK 187 187
C8M
Picnic
Gerald & Audrey Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
WIN HILL & BRIDGE-END PASTURE
0830 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 202 859
F9M
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551 355 452
HAYWOODS HOP-OVER
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 983 208 Satnall Hills c.p.
B6L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
NEW YEAR LUNCH & WALK
Peveril of the Peak, Thorpe cp OL24 SK 158 505 See events to Book
C4L
Thu
Jan 5
Sun
Jan
22
Thu
Jan
26
Sat
Jan
28
TITTESWORTH CIRCULAR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SJ 994 602 Titteswoth Reservoir Includes new
improved path on Western shore. cp £4.70
C 4.5 L
Picnic
Nicky Davis & Dave
Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
TITTESWORTH FIGURE OF 8
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SJ 994 602 Titteswoth Reservoir Includes new
improved path on Western shore. cp £4.70
C8L
Picnic
Nicky Davis & Dave
Franklin
07914 357 864
07830 109 219
MAYFIELD TO SNELSTON AND ELLASTONE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 161 447 Car park
C9M
Picnic
Dave Franklin & Nicky
Davis
07830 109 219
07914 357 864
PARKSIDE, STAFFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 916 257 Parkside Primary School Meet leader at
start 1000
A5E
Snack
Carole Pattison
01785 602 304
B6L
Picnic
Andy Trowell
07551 355 452
Thu
Feb 2
Sun
Feb 5
Thu LOGGERHEADS
Feb 9 0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 738 358
9
Sun
Feb 12
WILDWOOD 2, STAFFORD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 945 208 Meet leader at start 1000
Tue
Feb 1417
LONG MYND HOTEL (4 Day Winter Walking Break See Events Page)
Tue
Feb 14
Wed
Feb 15
Thu
Feb 16
B5E
Snack
Carole Pattison
01785 602 304
LONG MYND HOTEL-LONG MYND-ASHES HOLLOW
0900 Leave Stone. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Meet at Hotel cp1030
F7M
Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
RAGLETH & HOPE BOWDLER HILLS
0900 Leave Stone. cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Meet at Hotel cp 1030
F9M
Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
LONG MYND & MINTON HILL
0900 Leave Stone cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Meet at Hotel cp 1030
F9M
Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
STILE COP-BEAUDESERT
0930 Westbridge Pk. Ex244 SK 039 151
B8M
Picnic
Jean Wilson
01785 662 295
F7M
Pub/Picnic
John Rawlins
01785 822 079
07710 140 683
Fri
Feb 17
LONG MYND HOTEL-PICKLESCOTT (LINEAR)
0900 Leave Stone cp Ex217 SO 448 934 Meet Hotel cp 1030
Sun
Feb 19
BLITHFIELD RESERVOIR
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 062 239 , north CP Meet leader at
the start 1000
B8E
Picnic
Ewan Robertson
01785 602 304
WOOTTON, RAMSHORN
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 104 462 Weaver Hills
C8M
Picnic
David Hillard
07817 587 868
AQUALATE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex242/Ex243 SJ 787 203
B5L
Picnic
Geoff & Margaret
Loadwick
01785 284 359
otd. 07710 215 428
CASTLE RING
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 044 126
C6M
Picnic
George & Hilary
Greensides
01785 813 067
TITTENSOR CHASE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 839 398
A 11 M
Picnic
Heather & Graham
Evans
01782 642 872
ALSTONFIELD, HALL DALE, SHINING TOR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 130 557 carpark and toilets
C 8.5 M
Picnic
David Hillard
07817 587 868
Thu
Feb 23
Sun
Feb 26
Thu
Mar 2
BOUGHTON CHURCH-LOGGERHEADS
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 766 337 at Broughton Church
B6L
Pub Lunch Star at
Copmere
David & Anita Wright
01782 392 737
HULME END-WARSLOW-BUTTERTON
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL24 SK 102 592
C8M
Picnic
Robert Huxley
01785 812 897
07875 999 237
RAMBLERS' RETREAT Nr. Oakamoor
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex259 SK 062 432
B6L
Picnic
Rowena Cass
01785 245 418
07718 353 617
Sun
Mar 5
10
Thu
Mar 9
Sun
Mar
12
Thu
Mar
16
Sun
Mar
19
MILFORD, CANNOCK CHASE
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 973 210 Milford Green cp Meet leader at start 1000
B5E
Snack
Carole Pattison
01785 602 304
HIGHGATE COMMON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex219/Ex218 SO 837 896
D 10 M
Picnic
Liz Charlton & Derek
Pratts
01785 660 480
NOTTINGHAM
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex260 SK 540 330 Clifton South park and ride NG11 8BF £2.50
F9L
Picnic
Derek Sweet
01782 351 112
CHURNET VALLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 997 476
B 8.5 M
Picnic
Heather & Graham
Evans
01782 642 872
RUSHTON SPENCER
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex268/OL24 SJ 932 625
C 10 M
Picnic
Norman Dracup
01785 603 607
STANLEY
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258 SJ 933 523
B6M
Picnic
George & Hilary
Greensides
01785 813 067
H6M
Picnic or
Cafe
Gerald & Audrey
Gittens
01785 815 141
07528 645 738
IRONBRIDGE-COALBROOKDALE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex242 SJ 672 033 S of Ironbridge Bridge
JACOB'S LADDER-KINDER SCOUT
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 124 853
Thu
Mar
23
Sun
Mar
26
Thu
Mar
30
E9M
Picnic
Jim Burns
07984 089 747
BLITHFIELD RESERVOIR, HEATLEY, KINGSTONE WOOD
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SK 055 260 Blithfield Education Centre
B 6.5 M
Picnic
David Hillard
07817 587 868
FRADSWELL, COTON & GAYTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex244 SJ 976 268 Weston on Trent green Park near Woolpack
pub. Many stiles; some awkward.
A 8.5 M
Picnic
Peter Hopkins
01785 818 436
07521 141 728
KINDER RESERVOIR HORSESHOE
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 036 869 Hayfield Visitor Centre
E 9.5 M
Picnic
Jim Burns
07984 089 747
SWYNNERTON OLD PARK
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex258/Ex243 SJ 840 398 Water Tower
A6L
Picnic
John Spriggs
01782 791 360
07715 530 059
EDALE-LOSE HILL- MAM TOR
0900 Westbridge Pk. cp OL1 SK 123 832
E9M
Picnic
John Chadwick
01785 760 356
07813 142 934
WOODSEAVES, RANTON
0930 Westbridge Pk. cp Ex243 SJ 786 241
B 8.5 E
Picnic
Dorothy Wilson
01785 812 078
STONE WALKING FOR HEALTH WALKS
Health walks are aimed at non walkers who want to improve their health, become more active and meet new people.
People who currently take little or no exercise and those who are recuperating are welcome.
Walks are tailored to the ability of the walkers present.
The STONE walks take place every Tuesday. Most walks take place in STONE, but to add variety, on alternate weeks we car
share to local beauty spots. We meet at 10.50am in Westbridge Park by the Scout hut.
There are two distinct walks on offer, a shorter (approx.45 min.) and a longer (up to 90 min) walk, all subject to last minute
change if necessary. No need to book a place just turn up.
New Leaders Always Welcome and training is provided.
Contacts
Pam Bradley 01785 811 227 Chris and Colin Rhodes 01782 396 279
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HEALTH WALKS WINTER PROGRAMME 2016-17
This programme is also available on-line at www.stoneramblers.com/walkingforhealth.htm.
Dates
4 Oct
11 Oct
18 Oct
25 Oct
1 Nov
8 Nov
15 Nov
22 Nov
29 Nov
6 Dec
13 Dec
20 Dec
27 Dec
3 Jan
2017
10 Jan
17 Jan
24 Jan
31 Jan
7 Feb
14 Feb
21 Feb
28 Feb
7 Mar
14 Mar
21 Mar
28 Mar
Contacts:
Walk
Trentham Monument – uneven woodland paths, steady climb and descent
The Station – towpath and tarmac. Can return through the town.
Downs Bank – established well walked slightly uneven paths, longer walk
involves some hills.
The Coppice at Aston – towpath, return through estate paths.
Parking
Monkey Forest cp
Westbridge
NT cp
Hem Heath Woods – Wildlife Trust site, uneven paths, can be muddy in
places. Wellies recommended.
Common Plot – towpath followed by slightly uneven paths and town.
Hidden Trentham -explore the Trentham urban area on well walked and
surfaced paths.
Crown Meadow +. – slightly uneven paths and towpath.
Meir Park – grassy meadows and estate footpaths.
Aston Village – towpath and quiet lanes.
Hanchurch Woods – short fairly level walk in the woods. Longer walk some
uneven, steep paths, stiles and lanes.
Whitebridge – towpath and tarmac, various return routes.
NO WALK
Aston Marina – along towpath, short stop at Marina for shop/café. Return
route through estate paths.
Wolseley Bridge – around the Wildlife Trust grounds, or, tracks, stiles, fields
on the old Wolseley estate.
Nanny Goat Lane – surfaced town paths. Two uphill sections.
Loynton Moss – Wildlife Trust site, towpath to Norbury Junction and return.
Longer walk includes stiles and farmland.
Little Stoke – towpath, estate paths and return along Lichfield Road.
Longton Park – delightful Victorian Park plus undulating walk on landscaped,
reclaimed colliery land.
Old Road – variety of quiet lanes to and around Oulton. Longer walk
includes climb, stiles, views and meadow.
Barlaston – through village to canal for circular walk.
Aston Marina – along towpath, short stop at Marina for shop/café. Return
route through estate.
Cannock Chase – well established paths through woodland.
Meaford Locks – towpath and tarmac. Longer walk may include Common
plot and return through town or estate.
Sandon Church – uphill through church grounds, over grassy meadows, stiles
and lanes.
The Coppice at Aston – towpath, return estate paths.
Hem Heath cp
Pam Bradley: 01785 811 227 or
Westbridge
Westbridge
Trentham Church cp
Westbridge
Tesco cp
Westbridge
Lower Water Tower cp
Westbridge
Westbridge
Garden Centre cp
Westbridge
Loynton cp
Westbridge
Cocknage Road
Entrance
Old Road
Village Green cp
Westbridge
Punchbowl cp
Westbridge
Opp. Dog & Doublet
Westbridge
Chris and Colin Rhodes: 01782 396 279
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