Length:             Between 2.5 and 7.5 miles depending on route taken

Duration:         Varied depending on route taken

Difficulty:        Easy

Direction:       Circular

Waymarking: Yes

Accessibility: Please see walk map for more details

 

Summary

Ellastone is on the B5032 seven miles north of Uttoxeter.

CALWICH ABBEY ROUTE: 2.5 miles (4km) 1.5 hours – a gentle stroll with few gradients,
the ideal introduction to the landscape surrounding Ellastone. Features charming countryside, some interesting flora and fauna. Ellastone’s historic church and the ruins of Calwich Hall.

MICHAEL’S LANE ROUTE: 3.7 miles (6km) 2.5 hours – an interesting addition to the
Calwich Abbey circuit, incorporating a few gentle climbs and descents. Walk along a ‘green road’, learn of the vanished Wootton Hall and enjoy the peace and quiet of this agricultural landscape.

WEAVER HILLS ROUTE: 7.5 miles (12km) 4 hours – a longer and hillier route for the reasonably fit. The upper section of this route ascends into genuine ‘hill country’. Weather conditions are liable to sudden change and you may be exposed to strong winds or rain and appropriate waterproofs and walking boots are essential. Additionally, this route crosses rocky ground and includes a very steep descent from the summit of the Weavers.

Starting Point:

Ellastone Village Hall

 

Opening times:

Please see route maps for more information

Facilities:

Non

Refreshments:

Duncombe Arms Pub

Map:

You can download a walk map here 

Bus:

A bus service between Uttoxeter and Ashbourne is operated by Arriva, Tel: 0870 6082608 or www.arriva.co.uk

Train:

Uttoxeter             7 miles

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