Rodney will lead this great moderate walk of 8miles or so from Butterton church walk through the picturesque village & follow the Hoo down the valley to Wetton Mill (toilets) then passing Dale farm climb up skirting Sugar Loaf to Broad Ecton & Ecton trig point. Take a gentle-ish descent and skirt the hill to the copper topped Foley & cross Dale bridge & climb to the restored Littler’s Barn with the sight of Butterton church to guide us we pass south of Warslow & cross the valley of Warslow Brook before crossing meadows back to Butterton village, and a chance to rehydrate at the Black Lion.
The walk is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival running from 26 April to 6 May 2024 https://staffsmoorlandswalkingfestival.co.uk/
Meet at Butterton Church, Grid ref SK075 566 / nearest postcode ST13 7SP
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