Are you looking for a really good walk? Staffordshire is full of amazing places to enjoy the great outdoors, Here's 10 to get you started
Need a boost? Throw on your coat and boots and set off on one of these Staffordshire walks.
Beautiful views, stunning scenery and a forest of colours await; there really is nothing better than a brisk walk during autumn.
1. Oakamoor & Dimmingsdale
Distance: 3 miles
Start: The car park near the Admiral Jervis Inn, ST10 3AG
A flat path through banks of trees by the River Churnet makes this a great family walk.
2. The Trentham Mersey Canal
Distance: 6.5 miles
Start: Keepers Lock near Fradley Junction, DE13 7DW
A fine and easy historical walk along roads and through fields.
3. Froghall and Consall
Distance: 9 miles or a longer 11 miles
Start: The Froghall picnic area, ST10 2HJ
A easy and interesting walk along the Caldon Canal. The longer option goes to the Consall Nature Park.
4. Tittesworth Reservoir
Distance: 4.5 miles
Start: The Visitor Centre, ST13 8SW
Great surface to walk on and interesting scenery to take in.
5. Cannock Chase
Distance: 7 miles
Start: Milford Common car park, ST17 oUH
A moderate but pleasant walk down to a brook with stepping stones, and then through the forest to spot some deer.
6. Ellastone, Wootton and Stanton
Distance: 6.5 miles
Start: A small car park behind the parish hall opposite the church, DE6 2HB
This easy walk (with some steep sections) takes a circular route from Ellastone.
7. Weeford
Distance: 7 miles
Start: On the roadside verge opposite Weeford Church, WS14 0PW
A beautiful walk taking in the Canwell Estate
8. Circuit of Rudyard Lake
Distance: 5 miles
Start: Rudyard Lake car park, ST13 8PF
A great family walk at any time of year.
9. Kings Bromley and Alrewas
Distance: 9 miles
Start: A side street off the A545, DE13 7HE
An easy and level walk through the Trent Valley water meadows.
10.Dillhorne & Tickhill Lane
Distance: 4.5 miles
Start: The village hall and recreation centre, Dillhorne ST10 2PQ
An easy walk across fields, through woodland and along a country lane.
Find these routes and more Staffordshire walks in 100 Walks in Staffordshire £10.99 from Crowood Publishing.
