Staffordshire Walks

Top 10 Staffordshire Walks

Top 10 Staffordshire Walks

Staffordshire has so many amazing and diverse walking areas to choose from including the spectacular Peak District and the magical forests of Cannock Chase. Here is a list of the best Staffordshire walks you can find on the app which includes over 150 walks to choose from. Search ‘Staffordshire Walks’ on your app store to download the app and see your position on the route maps as you walk.

Download the Staffordshire Walks App to follow these routes with real-time GPS navigation.

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Three Shires Head Walk

If you are looking for a lovely walk to Three Shires Head, this walk and route map starts at the village of Flash and is worth the hike.

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Stepping Stones Cannock Chase Walk and Map

If you are looking for a lovely walk around Cannock Chase and over the Stepping Stones, here is a walk and route map for you to enjoy.

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Dovedale Walks

Walk distance
¾ - 6¼ miles
Time
30 mins - 3 hours
Route type
Circular

This fifth option is basically the glory walk of Dove Dale valley and takes you all the way along the river and through the majestic valley until you reach the little village of Milldale.

After a little explore of the village, you'll then head back on the other side of the river, joining up with the path you used on the way there after a while.

There will be plenty of photo opportunities as you walk within this beautiful scenery and you'll visit the Dove Holes, the intriguing Ilam Rock, Lovers Leap and the iconic stepping stones as you go.

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Walk distance
¾ - 6½ miles
Time
30 mins - 3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

Park Hall Country Park is a fantastic place for a walking adventure where you can enjoy numerous different species of fauna and wildlife.

This set of 'Park Hall Hill' Walks all start from one of three car parks in the park that we have featured on the app to help you navigate around this beautiful space.

The first route from this car park is a nice and short stroll around the pools of Lady Corner which boasts some pretty woodland walking and a large variety of aquatic wildlife around the ponds.

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Manifold Valley Walks and Map

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Barton Marina Walk

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

Barton Marina is a home for over 300 narrowboats and is linked to the Trent and Mersey Canal. The marina also offers a range of shops, restaurants and a number of lovely walks including the National Forest Silver Circuit.

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Walk distance
1¼ - 4¼ miles
Time
30 mins - 2 hours
Route type
Circular

This second walk is longer circular route that continues though the magical wooded valley, past lakes and pretty streams.

Be prepared for some hill climbing on this route and at times it can be muddy.

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Brocton Walks

Walk distance
1¼ - 5¼ miles
Time
30 mins - 2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second walk option is a lovely varied circular walk starting from the Brocton Coppice car park which takes you down into Sherbrook Valley woodland.

As you wander beside the pretty Sher Brook, you can enjoy the wonderful stream, Cannock Chase Stepping Stones and natural surroundings before climbing back up Coppice hill with it's pretty heathland and back to the car park.

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Castle Ring Walks

Walk distance
½ - 3¾ miles
Time
30 mins - 2 hours
Route type
Circular

If you decide that you want more than just a walk around the ancient Castle Ring, this is a longer and more energetic walk that still enjoys the castle site, but also takes you deep into the forest, strolls past streams and Fairoak Pools and climbs up hills for some good exercise.

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Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This walk is a nice stroll around Silverdale Country Park near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

The pretty park was created on the former Silverdale Colliery and provides great views and a chance to enjoy nature and a variety of wildlife.

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Staffordshire Walks App

Download the Staffordshire Walks app

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.

Download the app

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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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Staffordshire walks map

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Expanded route map for Dovedale Walks