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🌿 CAFAG Walking Club – Walk #12 🌿Destination: Downs Banks, Barlaston
📅 Date: Monday 24th November 2025
🟡 Yellow – Medium
Pace: Moderate, steady walking
Terrain: Some hills or uneven paths; may be slippery in wet conditions
Distance: Medium (4–6 miles / 6–10 km)
Ideal for: Walkers with some experience, comfortable with steady inclines
🌳 Overview
Join us for a beautiful countryside walk at Downs Banks, one of Staffordshire’s most scenic National Trust sites.
Known for its rolling hills, woodlands, and streams, this route offers stunning views across the Trent Valley and a real taste of the local landscape at its best.
Our circular walk follows forest trails and open pathways, taking in woodlands, bridges, and gentle streams — a perfect mix of peaceful nature and rewarding views. It’s suitable for most abilities and provides a refreshing escape into the great outdoors.
📍 Route link: AllTrails – Downs Banks and Brook Circular Walk
🚐 Travel
📍 Meeting point: CAFAG Centre at 9:15am
⏰ Departing: 9:30am sharp
🚶 Walk Details
📏 Distance: 3.5 miles
⏱️ Duration: Around 3.5 hours (including breaks)
🌱 Terrain: Forest trails, gravel paths, steep inclines, gates & bridges
👟 Footwear: Sturdy walking shoes or boots recommended
👕 Clothing: Weather-appropriate layers for outdoor walking
Things to note:
🐄 Cows may be roaming freely (they’re friendly!)
💩 Watch out for cow pats
🐕 Some dogs may be off-lead
🐾 Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but must be:
✔️ On a lead at all times
✔️ Well-behaved around people and other dogs
✔️ Under owner supervision
✔️ Cleaned up after
☕ Facilities
Café located halfway along the route
🚻 No toilets available on site
💚 Donations Welcome
Our walking club is free to attend, but small donations are always appreciated.
Your support helps cover costs for future walks, parking, minibus use, and refreshments (tea, coffee & biscuits).
📧 Email: [email protected]
📘 Facebook: CAFAGWalkingClub
📸 Instagram: @cafag_walking_club
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