UTTOXETER WALKING CLUB
Guests may go on one walk before becoming members
Please notify the walk leader if you intend to join any of the walks
January 2026
Uttoxeter New Year’s Day walk, 7 miles
The walk starts at 9:30am from the B&Q car park, Uttoxeter (in the corner nearest Tesco's, along the line of trees).
The walk goes towards the A50 and joins the Staffordshire Way at the old Dove Bridge, then heads north following the line of the river Dove. It passes through the clay pigeon shooting ground and Eaton Wood, before leaving the Staffordshire Way where there are views over the Dove valley. It goes on towards Waldley then follows the road south and turns up hill to join a footpath past Mount Pleasant and into Doveridge. At the church there is a remarkable yew tree and the walk passes through the area of Commonwealth war graves. Finally, the walk crosses the suspension bridge and follows the path back to B&Q, where we will toast the New Year, aiming to finish at about 1:00pm.
Bring food and drink.
No dogs please.
Walk leaders Maurice and Pam 07837 107922
Sunday, 11th January, Three Villages Circular from Froghall, 7.2 miles 950’ total elevation
Depart Fairfield Road car park, Uttoxeter at 9:15am, to meet the leader at Hetty’s tea room, Froghall
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Toilets are available at the start of the walk.
This walk in the Churnet Valley goes through Whiston, Foxt and Ipstones. It starts from the car park next to Hetty’s tea room, goes east along the Churnet Valley before turning north up the valley side to Whiston Village Common. It then goes west, down the hill, crossing the stream and the old railway line before rising to Foxt village. It continues westerly to Ipstones village and descends through the woods to the Churnet valley. It then turns right to follow the canal back to the car park.
Bring food and drink.
Dogs welcome but will have to be put on a lead in certain places.
Walk leader Tony 07836 501676
Saturday, 24th January, Susan’s Saunter, Barlaston, 6 miles
Depart Fairfield Road car park, Uttoxeter at 9:00am. The walk starts from Wedgwood drive (Barlaston Old Road end) at 9:35am. Parking at Barlaston is in a large layby adjacent to the railway line, grid ref SJ 883 393
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The walk goes across fields into Barlaston and onto the Downs Banks, then a section of lane before returning along the canal.
This is an easy walk with one refreshment break.
More information about the Downs Banks can be found at:
\https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/downs-banks
Walk Leader Susan 07783 320873
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IN THE CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER –please contact the leader to ensure the walk will be taking place.
For more information e-mail - uttoxeterwalkingclub@hotmail.com
You may bring your dog, at the walk leaders discretion, but please ensure it can be easily restrained.
New walkers are always welcome but please bring suitable walking gear.
Adult membership is £10 per annum.
