1. For this survey of Newsta, I walked from Stafford to Newport. When the route was first mapped the road ended just beyond this roundabout. There is now a new housing development and the road has been extended onto the estate. km from start — 13 May 2021
2. The route turns off to the right before the new housing estate. If you stay on the pavement, you will need to cross a grassy area to get onto the route from the housing estate. km from start — 13 May 2021
3. As you leave the road behind, before reaching the new houses, there is a sign saying “Private Road” “No Cycling”. We have permission to walk here but bicycles should be wheeled. In practice, everyone seems to stay mounted. km from start — 13 May 2021
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4. As you leave the road behind, before reaching the new houses, there is a sign saying “Private Road” “No Cycling”. We have permission to walk here but bicycles should be wheeled. In practice, everyone seems to stay mounted. km from start — 13 May 2021
5. At this point, most people leave the private farm road to get onto the Greenway but if this looks too daunting you can continue for a further 200m where there is a flatter access. km from start — 13 May 2021
6. This is the general condition and width of the path all the way to Haughton. km from start — 13 May 2021
7. For those who stayed on the private farm road, this is the access point for the Greenway. I’m not sure what these barriers were created for, but that are now regularly bypassed by the majority of wheeled users. km from start — 13 May 2021
8. The path surface has a couple of potentially muddy sections between Haughton and Gnosall. km from start — 13 May 2021
9. A regular cattle crossing point that can be very muddy after heavy rain. km from start — 13 May 2021
10. Road crossing at Gnosall. The footpath mounts a staircase on the opposite side of the road but this is easily avoided by following the cycle route signs for NCR 55. km from start — 13 May 2021
11. The chip shop at Gnosall with bus stop close by. km from start — 13 May 2021
12. The busy road crossing on the outskirts of Newport. Walk through the retail park, across the front of MacDonalds and Greggs to reach Audley Avenue. km from start — 13 May 2021