Danebridge Walks & Route Maps

This first walk is the shortest of three circular walks from this location and starts close to the lovely pub in Wincle. There is limited roadside parking in the village, but the pub also has parking if you pop in and ask permission.

You will follow the pretty lane downhill, away from the pub until you see the footpath sign. This walk then takes you across fields until you reach the track that goes past the Danebridge Fisheries, where you can stop and feed the fish!

The route continues across fields and woodland, following the shape of the River Dane until you head away from the river across open countryside with some beautiful views before returning to the start.

This second route is basically an extension to the first route if you have more time and want to stretch your legs a bit more!

It'll still enjoy the same beautiful countryside as the first route, but it also takes you on a much longer walk along the Dane Valley Way and alongside the river Dane.

This final route heads in the opposite direction to the other two routes, and if you head clockwise it will take you along tracks that follow the River Dane, through woodland and pretty open countryside.

It then leads you back and over the Back Forest Ridge where you can visit Luds Church, a deep rock cleft and the hanging stone which are layers of rock overhanging the hill.

This is a strenuous walk with lots of climbing, but you will be rewarded with some impressive views across Staffordshire and you'll certainly work up a healthy appetite for your reward at the pub at the end of the walk.