Churnet Valley Geotrail

A long distance walk of 15 miles in Staffordshire which investigates the geology of the Churnet valley and the industrial activity which resulted from the mineral finds in the valley. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files
Start: Froghall Wharf
Distance: 15 miles (24 km)
Grid Ref: SK026476
 
Climbing: 750 metres
Walk time: 6-8 hours
Days: 1

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: The Churnet Valley Geiotrail, subtitled "True Grits and Ghosts of a Great Industrial Past" is the result of a project managed by Richard Waller and Ian Stimpson on behalf of the Staffordshire RIGS Group with financial support from the Staffordshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme 2007. As the Churnet Valley header information board states "This geotrail is designed to give the visitor a glimpse of the rocks, minerals, fossils and industrial heritage of the area which is intimately linked to the local geology. Further information boards around the geotrail walking route lend further information to the particular spot in which it is sited. The walk, which begins at the Wharf in the Staffordshire town of Froghall visits Foxt, Whiston, Oakamoor, Lord's Bridge, Oldfurnace, Hawksmoor Wood and Froghall Bridge. The route shares sections with the Staffordshire Way and with the Staffordshire Moorlands Way.


Useful Links:
Geotrail Guide and Map
Long Distance Walkers Association


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