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This page is very much a work in progress in its early stages. Only a few lengths of the walk have been tested recently, so beware! | ||||
I have spent a good part of my life since the age of twelve walking, cycling and driving around the Needwood Forest in Staffordshire. Created in 1266 and, although no longer heavily afforested, the Needwood is a large rural area of 9,437 acres. Today "490 acres of woodland remain, with some parts still open to the public"1. Most of the forest lands are under the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster. The forest is easily accessible (see below) and a popular leisure destination. The "Survey today comprises a mix of arable, dairy, sheep and beef farms with some residential and commercial property. There are currently over 60 let houses on the estate, whilst the commercial activity encompasses a diverse mix of uses including a saw mill, equestrian centres, offices and a private airfield."2 The walk described on this page is, I think, the longest walk in the forest that can be done in a single day taking in much of the great landscape, historical and cultural history of the area.This on-line edition includes non-core items of interest but printing it out will give the route in full. I have chose a staring point in a the north west corner of Burton-on-Trent, being easily accessed by foot, cycle, rail, and motor vehicle. A walk along this route could be made with ease on a early midsummers day with good refreshment 'pit stops' along the way. Enjoy! |
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WAYPOINT | LOCATION | HEIGHT | See here for a map of route. | |
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Start | SK 241251 | 190 ft | ||
The starting point for the walk, St John's Church, Horninglow, can be reached easily from Burton-on-Trent railway station.
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St John's Church, Horninglow
Begin the walk at the entrance to the church. Cross Horninglow Road North and walk up past the parade of shops passed The Plough Inn to the top of the rise at the junction with Calais Road. The route lies straight ahead. Cross Calais Road by the pedestrian crossing and walk up Field Lane by the left-hand path. After 2/3 of a mile the lane has levelled off and turns right. At this point go along the track to Outwoods Barn and Bungalow Farm {SK226248}. {Crossing Outwoods Lane SK220249} {Parish Boundary SK217252} {} |
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A | SK 212253 | 312 ft | ||
Anslow to Middle Linbrook Farm. 2.06 miles
{The Bell Inn} |
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B | SK 167244 | 423 ft | ||
Anslow to Middle Linbrook Farm and Tatenhill Airfield. 4.05 miles
{cafe} |
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C | SK 132232 | 292 ft | ||
Middle Linbrook Farm to The Meynall Arms {closed/open?}, Hoar Cross.3 4.42 miles
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D | SK 161258 | 453 ft | ||
The Meynall Arms to the Turnpike Road (B5017). 2.77 miles
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E | SK 173278 | 486 ft | ||
The Turnpike Road to Hanbury. 1.81 miles
{The Cock Inn} |
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F | SK 212288 | 217 ft | ||
Hanbury to Tutbury. 3.6 miles
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G | SK 235277 | 187 ft | ||
Tutbury to Rolleston on Dove. 3.09 miles
{Spread Eagle} |
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H | SK 241251 | 194 ft | ||
Rolleston on Dove to St John's Church, Horninglow. 1.92 miles
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1. Wikipedia.↰
2. Duchy of Lancaster↰ 3. From here you could walk to to Hoar cross Hall Health Spa, book a room for the night, and return to the walk afresh the following morning!↰ 4. [Text of footnote]↰ |
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Needwood Circular Walk route card - 25/12/2014
1 WP0001 SK241251 * St John's Church
5 WP0005 SK238252 Top of Calais Hill. Leave A511
15 WP0015 SK226248 Bungalow Farm
19 WP0019 SK220249 Cross lane
27 WP0027 SK212253 A Anslow
41 WP0041 SK195249 Bell House, Anslow Gate
44 WP0044 SK182246 Home Farm
47 WP0047 SK178255 Needwood House Farm
50 WP0050 SK170250 Crossing B5017
52 WP0052 SK167244 B Lower Linbrook Farm (B5234)
54 WP0054 SK165240 Bomb Store
57 WP0057 SK163238 Byrkley Gorse (snowdrops)
63 WP0063 SK158225 Scotch Hill
68 WP0068 SK150217 Lodge Lane
73 WP0073 SK146226 Crossing A515
82 WP0082 SK137225 C Far Hoar Cross Farm
89 WP0089 SK139231 D Spur to Meynall Arms
98 WP0098 SK139231 Back on route
110 WP0110 SK149243 Crossing A515 again
112 WP0112 SK152246 Crossing B5234 again
115 WP0115 SK157253 Coulters Hill
117 WP0117 SK161258 E Crossing the Turnpike Road
119 WP0119 SK165265 Hanbury Woodend
126 WP0126 SK171274 F Hanbury
136 WP0136 SK180279 G Spur to Fauld Crater
138 WP0138 SK182275 Fauld Explosion Memorial
141 WP0141 SK180280 Back on route
160 WP0160 SK192287 RAF Fauld
172 WP0172 SK208290 H Tutbury Castle
176 WP0176 SK212288 Tutbury village centre
184 WP0184 SK211280 Green Lane Farm (RSPCA)
189 WP0189 SK213269 Rolleston Park
199 WP0199 SK225269 Alder Moor. Crossing A511.
204 WP0204 SK235277 I Rolleston
232 WP0232 SK241251 J St John's Church
Latest edit 21/01/2020
Beta 0.93 (1 January 2015)
Beta 0.94 (16 August 2020)