Leisurely. Go for a stroll and explore the local history, including the Churnet Valley Steam Railway. As stated above on the LAST MONDAY of each Month we walk away from Cheddleton, usually a maximum 10 minute drive away (Car Sharing available). Cheddleton station is a lovely preserved station to start the walk which offered a variety of lovely scenery throughout. One option would be to catch the train back from Cheddleton to Kingsley & Froghall Station. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside. The Churnet Valley railway is accessible from either Cheddleton or Kingsley & Froghall station. Take a picnic and spend a relaxing afternoon at the canal side, keeping an eye out for passing boats and local wildlife. 6 miles. This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. Recent examples being Consall, Deep Hayes Country Park, Rudyard Lake, Park Hall Country Park, Coombes Valley Reserve, Birchall Playing Fields, Ladderedge CP etc. Froghall is situated on the A52, Stoke to Ashbourne road. Walk Description Map showing start . The walk itself was along a nice flat track beside the canal. To help you find the best hikes and walks around Cheddleton, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). Browse the best walks around Cheddleton and see interactive maps of the top 15 hiking trails and routes. The Consall Valley is said to be one of the most beautiful stretches of canal in the country. The absence of the DMU this year from the Churnet Valley Railway means that on two train operating days, 33102 works the second diagram. A few photos from a pleasant lunchtime walk from Cheddleton to Consall, a pint in the superb Black Lion and a return to Cheddleton via the excellent 33102. Moderate. Public Transport Directions. Follow one of the nature park trails, or try your hand at fishing, Starting point is ST13 7EN Syds address for more info please contact Syd. This uses part of the railway path and the Staffordshire Way to create a circular walk around the village. ... Consall Country Park, Consall * Churnet Valley Railway, Froghall * Deep Hayes Country Park Leek Tourist Information Centre, Market Place, Leek * Tittesworth Visitor Centre, Meerbrook Copies of the Booklet (RRP £1.50) are available from the following : - Home. Walking 24/01/15 | Walk 1 24 Jan 2014. There are 20 stiles. For an alternative route along the trail try the Denstone Railway Walk. Consall walks. Walking / Cycling / Running routes near Consall, Staffordshire Moorlands (ST9 0AE) Created by OS Maps users. Facilities A limited selection of hot and cold drinks will be available on selected running dates and a unisex toilet is available. 9.4km - 1h 53m. The Churnet Valley also has some nice country parks to visit near Cheddleton. There are no roads, just the canal towpath and the odd steam train run by Churnet Valley Railways. komoot. 3.1km - 0h 37m. The Parish of Cheddleton contains a wealth of beautiful walks in and around the unspoilt Churnet Valley. Ball Green | Tinster Woods Walk. It has miles of nice walking trails and is easy to access from the route. For £12 you can spend the entire day going up and down the line, getting off at whichever station takes your fancy. Cheddleton is 3 miles south of Leek or 3 miles north of Cellarhead along the A520. The pub serves an excellent range of beers and good food. Also of interest is the Churnet Valley Steam Railway which runs alongside the canal. Churnet Valley Railway: Enjoyable Day Out. There is a steep descent down steps. Moderate. Easy … With a large number of Beers available all day from both Cheddleton, Consall and Kingsley & Froghall Station. The station was re-opened to passengers in July 1998 and it is possible to reach the villages of Froghall and Cheddleton from the station. Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Through Cheddleton to Consall Forge. Saturday afternoon walk. Consall has a reputation as being “the jewel in the crown” of the Churnet Valley Railway as it’s such a picturesque spot with the canal, river and railway all sharing the valley floor. There are 2 or 3 short steep ascents/descents with long level sections in between. Consall Valley Lodge offers luxury accommodation, either on a self catering basis or with full catering provided, for 32 guests - ideal for family get togethers, reunion weekends with friends or corporate retreats. Cheddleton Station is located towards the northern end of the current Churnet Valley line and is the headquarters of the railway. Follow the brown and white tourist signs for either the railway or Alton Towers. 1 rating. The route follows well-signed paths and has some fine views. Sunday 6th September Cheddleton to Consall through the nature park 6 miles easy walking led by Syd. Consall is the ideal location to walk back to Cheddleton along the combined section of the River Churnet and the Caldon Canal or to Froghall along the canal route. Consall Nature Park is situated in the Churnet Valley and has its own visitor centre along with a number of nature trails. 2km - 0h 11m. The highlight was that the bottom lock has go a working side pond. The perfect place to enjoy a walk … 1 rating. The return includes the summit of Hen Cloud before crossing typical Staffordshire countryside. The action starts on Friday with the main event bar opening at Kingsley & Froghall Station from 15:00, supported in mid-afternoon and evening by a heritage train service linking it to Consall and Cheddleton. We parked at Cheddleton Station and this time we went south to The Black Lion at Consall Forge. Discover; Route planner; Features; Shop. My tip is to walk along the canal from Cheddleton to Consall, have a well earned pint in the Black Lion Inn and catch the train back! A pleasant walk taking in the park and Consall, skirting Cheddleton. - See 585 traveler reviews, 285 candid photos, and great deals for Leek, UK, at Tripadvisor. Just to the west of the town you will find Deep Hayes Country Park. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Cheddleton. Churnet Valley Railway, Leek Picture: Consall station - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,487 candid photos and videos. For most of the walk the canal runs near to the River Churnet and t Churnet Valley Railway track. During the summer the visitor centre is open every day and the trails range in length and difficulty for those who wish to simply have a leisurely stroll and also for those who wish for a more invigorating walk. A short scenic Staffordshire Walk from the Consall Nature Park exploring a section of the Churnet Valley. Hazlehurst locks were as delightful as they looked, and not even the horrible hydraulic paddles could spoil the experience of descending them. The UK's longest real ale festival the Churnet Valley Rail Ale Trail Beer festival 2017, two trains one steam & one diesel, three railway stations (Kingsley & Froghall, Consall, & Cheddleton), four pubs, one canal, all along six miles of the loverly Churnet Valley Credit: Doug Blane/Alamy Live News Consall Forge & Cheddleton Flint Mill. towpath of the Caldon Canal in a southerly direction to Consall. Consall Railway Station is on the Churnet Valley Railway network. For example the Consall Nature Park is located just to the west of the canal near Consall Forge. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Consall. At Consall there is a pub called the Black Lion, which does really tasty food at a reasonable price. We will also follow sections of the Caldon Canal and River Churnet passing Consall Forge. The remains of the old forge remains and ther is also The Black Lion pub alongside the canal and Churnet Valley Steam Railway line. When we left Belper the weather was fine but by the time we got to Cheddleton there was a bit of low cloud and after a while we had to put waterproofs on. The 'Marquis of Granby' pub at point 11 didn't open Saturday afternoon however "The Old Red Lion" 50 yards further on the route was most welcoming with good beers enjoyed. Cheddleton walks. The canal, the river Churnet and the heritage railway come together in this wooded valley. The river valley is wide for the first 2 miles but then becomes narrower and a mile from Consall it enters a gorge. Consall is a beautiful spot to visit all year round. Ipstones Froghall Circ 7.5mls... 11.8km - 2h 22m. Set alongside Consall Nature Park, today Consall Forge is a beautiful location to start enjoying your local waterways. Moderate. 8th July, 2017. Along the route from Cheddleton there are four locks – Cheddleton top and bottom locks (Nos. Cheddleton walk 6 miles Consall walks 1, 2, 3 or 4 miles Deep Hayes walk 8 miles Froghall walk 4 miles Gradbach walk 4.5 miles Gradbach walk 5.3 miles Kingsley to Cheddleton train walk 5 miles Leek walk 3 miles Leek walk 4.5 miles Leek walk 7 miles Leek walk 9 miles Roaches gate walk 2.5 miles Roaches gate walk 2.5 miles Roach End walk 3 miles 1 rating. This is a circular walk. Walking through the Woodlands to Consall village, then down through the nature park onto the canal and back along the canal. This North Staffordshire walk starts from Tittesworth Reservoir and climbs onto the Roaches, a popular rocky escarpment in the Peak District National Park. Styles in Stone (Cheddleton, 6 miles) Woods & Ways (Oakamoor, 3 miles, steep in places) Self-guided walks in the Churnet Valley Churnet Valley Geotrail Adam Bede walk Top 5 bluebell walks in Churnet Valley. To help you find the best hikes and walks around Consall, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. The Roaches - a short circular walk ( Download : PDF) … Churnet Valley, UK. Currently, it has stations at Cheddleton, Consall and Froghall but it will, eventually, extend to Alton, Oakamoor and Leek. 1 rating. It also connects with and sometimes runs on Moorland & City Railways' Stoke and Cauldon Lowe Branches. 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