Rugeley — Burntwood

Rugbur two
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By David Sanderson on 22 May 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

152m

Descent

244m

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Description

More direct route heading south out of Rugeley. Climbing out of Brereton via a quiet residential area and then going through the woods using the Brereton and Ravenhill Way. This reaches a triangulation pillar near a car park which you cross to get on to Stile Cop Road for a short section of road walking with spectacular views (there are no blind corners and if cars come there is always somewhere to step to). At the end of the road you pick up the Heart of England Way (also the Two Saints Way). From Startley Hill you follow a track surrounded by woodland which climbs up and down, this section might be challenging for some walkers. Eventually, having left the woods you take a fork off the main track which delivers you to the highest point of the route: Castle Ring. This gives you the option of a wander around this circular pre-Roman hill fort and its amazing panorama. The route leaves the car park, overlooking countryside and cityscapes south as far as the Clent Hills in Worcestershire. Continuing along Holly Hill Road in Cannock Wood you pass a reservoir and can see countryside for many miles to the east. Entering Gentleshaw you encounter the first pubs since leaving Rugeley. You then rejoin the footpath and make the gentle descent down Gentleshaw Hill with Burntwood ahead of you. The route into Burntwood goes along Chorley Road and then turns left into Rugeley Road. The pavement of which delivers you to the shops and eateries of Sankeys Corner, the Burntwood meeting place

More direct route heading south out of Rugeley. Climbing out of Brereton via a quiet residential area and then going through the woods using the Brereton and Ravenhill Way. This reaches a triangulation pillar near a car park which you cross to get on to Stile Cop Road for a short section of road walking with spectacular views (there are no blind corners and if cars come there is always somewhere to step to). At the end of the road you pick up the Heart of England Way (also the Two Saints Way). From Startley Hill you follow a track surrounded by woodland which climbs up and down, this section might be challenging for some walkers. Eventually, having left the woods you take a fork off the main track which delivers you to the highest point of the route: Castle Ring. This gives you the option of a wander around this circular pre-Roman hill fort and its amazing panorama. The route leaves the car park, overlooking countryside and cityscapes south as far as the Clent Hills in Worcestershire. Continuing along Holly Hill Road in Cannock Wood you pass a reservoir and can see countryside for many miles to the east. Entering Gentleshaw you encounter the first pubs since leaving Rugeley. You then rejoin the footpath and make the gentle descent down Gentleshaw Hill with Burntwood ahead of you. The route into Burntwood goes along Chorley Road and then turns left into Rugeley Road. The pavement of which delivers you to the shops and eateries of Sankeys Corner, the Burntwood meeting place

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Bench (0)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Wading (0)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Maybe present Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

8.0% of the route is paved (1)

80.0% of the route is muddy (1)

50.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X May 2023 by Ken
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Start and end points

Rugeley
Grid Ref SK0442917971
Lat / Lon 52.75935° / -1.93580°
Easting / Northing 404,429E / 317,971N
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Burntwood
Grid Ref SK0452909351
Lat / Lon 52.68185° / -1.93444°
Easting / Northing 404,529E / 309,351N
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Descent

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