January 2012 Walks

Thursday 26th January. Distance 5 miles. Alton and the Churnet Valley. Starting from Denstone Village Hall, we take in part of the Staffordshire Way and pass Alton Castle before we arrive at Alton. We return to Denstone along the River Churnet and through parkland and finally a small part of the disused railway. No packed lunch needed, but bring a drink and a snack.
Walk leader Judith Langston Tel. 01889 565514.
Meet at Bramshall Road Recreation Ground Car Park at 9.30am

February 2012 Walks

Sunday 5th February. Distance 5 miles. Carsington Pastures. Starting at Carsington village, we will walk to Brassington via a short stretch of the High Peak Trail. Bring a packed lunch or have Sunday lunch at the Miners Arms, Carsington, at the end of the walk. Pub does not take bookings but will be open for lunch and refreshments.
Walk leader Judith Tel 01889 565514.
Meet at the Maltings Car Park Church end at 9.30am.

Saturday 11th February. Distance 3-4 miles. This is an easy walk (different to the 13th January's) in the scenic Churnet valley area, starting at the Ramblers Retreat. Bring a drink and a snack.
Walk leader Dave Brisbourne Tel. 07980 493860 or 01889 564360.
Meet at Bramshall Road Recreation Ground Car Park at 9.30am.

Tuesday 14th February. Distance 5-6 miles. Historical walk of Burton- of easy going walking alongside canal and riverbank (subject to flooding) and some tarmac roads looking at local places of interest-with some history of Burton and a few of my childhood memories.
Walk leader Peter Tel. 01889 590781. Bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Bramshall Road Recreation Ground at 9.30am.

Sunday 19th February. Distance 8.5 miles. We will be walking around Oakamoor and Whiston. Bring a packed lunch.
Walk leader Pauline Tel. 01889 564908.
Meet at the Maltings Car Park Church end at 9.00am.

Saturday 25th February. Distance 9 miles. A walk from Parwich. Starting in Parwich to Bradbourne and then onto Ballidon. Bring a packed lunch.
Walk leader Duncan, Tel. 01889 502530.
Meet at Bramshall Road Recreation Ground Car Park at 8.45am.

A reminder you may bring your dog, but please ensure it can be easily restrained.

New walkers are always welcome but please bring suitable walking gear.

You may try 3 walks with us before you join. Adult membership is then £5 per annum.