Staffordshire Walks

Kinver Edge Walk and Route Map

Kinver Edge walk, Staffordshire
Kinver Edge · Photo: Roger D Kidd

Kinver Edge is a high heathland and woodland in South Staffordshire that’s also home to the famous Rock Houses and an iron age hill fort. There are some steep inclines on these walks but you will be rewarded with some lovely views.

We have 3 Kinver Edge walks on the app.

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Walk information

Kinver Edge Walk 1

Walk distance
1¼ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This first route is a lovely circular adventure that takes you through pretty woodland near Kinver Edge.

As mainly well trodden tracks, these heathland trails allow to meander through the woods enjoying its abundance of wildlife.

There is a steep hill to climb at the start of this route, but you'll be rewarded with a wonderful viewpoint for your efforts.

Walk information

Kinver Edge Walk 2

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The second route option is a longer and even more strenuous adventure in the hills around Kinver Edge.

Instead of the woodland from the first route, this option explores more of the heathland hills of Kinver Edge. You'll also enjoy a longer stretch of walking back along Kinver Edge itself with it's lovely views.

Walk information

Kinver Edge Walk 3

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This third route option is basically an extension of the second route.

As with the second route, you'll enjoy the hills and views of the heathland areas of Kinver Edge and the walk along Kinver Edge itself. However, the extra loop of walking takes you deep into the woodlands of Kingsford Forest.

This offers you an energetic, varied and rewarding adventure!

Walk information

Kinver Edge Walk 4

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is the option for you if you want to enjoy a long adventure on the woodlands of Kinver Edge and the Kingsford Forest Park.

It's similar in distance to the third route, but instead of exploring the heathland hills, it spends more time in the woodlands before bringing you back to the start along the long Kinver Edge path with it's lovely views.

These Kinver Edge walks start at coordinates: 52.450532, -2.242438

Navigate the walks

Staffordshire Walks App

Follow the Kinver Edge walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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On a computer? Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to get the Staffordshire Walks app.

Staffordshire Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 150+ Staffordshire walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Kinver Edge Walk 1, a 1.25 mile circular walk in Staffordshire