Staffordshire Walks
Consall Nature Park sits in the wooded Churnet Valley in Staffordshire, close to Consall Forge. It is a pleasing mix of woodland, pools, river and canal, and the Churnet Valley Railway runs through the middle of it, so a steam train may well pass while you walk.
We have three circular routes here, ranging from a very short stroll to a longer walk with several moderate climbs. All of them start by Lawn Pool and take in the valley floor, where you will find the River Churnet, the Caldon Canal and Heron Pool, along with woods such as those of the RSPB Consall Wood reserve. The longer routes climb up through the trees past Tickle Bridge, the old lime kilns and the Devil's Staircase Path, and the Black Lion pub at Consall Forge is a useful stop for refreshments.
The short walk is ideal if you only have a little time, while the mid-length and long routes need a morning or afternoon and some decent footwear for the climbs. For more walks like these, take a look at the Staffordshire Walks app.
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Consall Woods walk 01
A quick circuit in the Churnet Valley that links two pools, the River Churnet and patches of woodland near Consall Forge. It is a good choice if you want a taste of the area in a short time, and the heritage railway running through the valley adds a little extra interest if a train happens to pass.
Consall Woods walk 02
A well-rounded walk through the Churnet Valley taking in woodland, the Caldon Canal, the River Churnet and the heritage railway. You pass the Black Lion pub, the old lime kilns and Consall signal box on the way, and there is one steady climb along the route. A rewarding short outing for a morning or afternoon.
Consall Woods walk 03
The longest of the Consall loops covers the whole sweep of the valley: woods, pools, the Caldon Canal, the River Churnet and the steam railway. Higher ground near Belmont Road and Knipe Wood adds a change of scene, and the Black Lion pub makes a handy refreshment stop. Expect several moderate climbs along the way.
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