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
April 2025
Sunday, 6th April, Susan’s Saunter from Oakamoor, 5.75 miles
Meet Fairfield Road car park, Uttoxeter 9:00am or Oakamoor car park and picnic site, Mill Lane, ST10 3AG to start walking just after 9:30am.
A leisurely walk from Oakamoor along the disused railway track, up past the chained oak to Farley and Longshaw, returning through Cotton Dell. Mostly woodland tracks and pastureland.
Bring a drink and snack, one coffee stop only. We should be back by lunchtime.
Walk leader Susan, mobile number 07783 320873
Saturday, 12th April, The Churnet - Source to Mouth Stage Five, 10 miles, ascent 1350’
Depart Fairfield Road car park 9:00am sharp or meet at Consall Nature Park if going direct at 9:45am to walk at 10:00am, W3Ws recitals.backpacks.talking. There are toilets and a modest car park charge - no phone reception if paying by app.
The walk starts at Consall Nature Park, goes up the Devils Staircase and through Coombs Nature Reserve, Cheddleton and Consall. Some steep ups and downs notably the Devils Staircase. Steady climb to Coombs Nature Reserve with more muddy ups and downs. Easy final section along canal, short climb back to car park.
Walking time 4 plus hours depending on group size.
Bring food and drink.
Message walk leader Jonathan 07850 349114 if going. Please state if going direct, prepared to drive or need a lift
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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.
