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Hiking Highlight
Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
Hiking Highlight
It's a relatively easy climb to the top. Not too far from Luds Church either. Check out the icrecream van on roach road near the squeeze stile wall if you fancy a hot beverage.
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Boasting an internationally-important ancient ash woodland, wildflower-rich grasslands, abundant wildlife, awesome caves, iconic stepping stones and the crystal-clear River Dove gently flowing through its heart, Dovedale is the perfect place …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
A brilliant example of a small cave system, it can be very busy here during weekends and holidsys etc, but if you go early you should miss the crowds.
Tip by Tom
Hiking Highlight
It is a very unusual find on the walk. Sadly there was a blazing fire here that stretched across the upper tier of The Roaches last summer. All heather and …
Mountain Biking Highlight
Really nice trails. Possibly only suitable for the bravest of beginners due to the variety of obstacles. Great chance to fine tune your mountain bike skills both on uphill and down hill courses
Tip by Emily Kate
Hiking Highlight
The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Mountain Biking Highlight
The starting point for your Cannock Chase trail centre rides! Here you'll find maps of each route as well as crucial trail closures information, as they constantly need upkeep to keep them flowing sweet.
Tip by Katherine Moore
Hiking Highlight
The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Mountain Biking Highlight
Both trails are fabulous. If you have time deffo do both. But if time stretched then choose depending on just how much time you have. Either way the trails all …
Tip by Emily Kate
Mountain Biking Highlight
After the "Incidious Incline" you're rewarded with this awesome downhill. Not technical but great fun if ridden fast!
Tip by Simon
Hiking Highlight
Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.
Hiking Highlight
Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
Legendary, mystical and often muddy!
Combine with a walk around Danebridge and The Roaches and you won't be disappointed.
Tip by Breeze
Hiking Highlight
Dovedale Wood is picturesque woodland that rises steeply from the River Dove. It’s a tough climb through the trees but the rewards are worth it. Rocks and screes which are …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Bike Touring Highlight (Segment)
Flat and traffic free cycle and walking route following the bed of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway through some magnificent scenery.
Bike hire available at the southern end of …
Tip by smokey57
Hiking Highlight
Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
The Glacial Boulder is a chunk of granite which travelled from Scotland to Staffordshire in an ice sheet during the last Ice Age. After being found in a pit in …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Mountain Biking Highlight
Fantastic little cafe. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of bike parking and bowls for dogs at all outside tables. Food was delicious with a range of options for …
Tip by Emily Kate
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