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🌿 CAFAG Walking Club – Walk #11Gawton’s Rock, Knypersley & Greenway Bank
📅 Date: Monday 10th November 2025
🚌 Spaces available: 3 seats left on the minibus — message to reserve.
You can also meet us at the start point if you prefer.
🚶♂️ Walk Summary
Join us for a beautiful circular walk at Greenway Bank Country Park, taking in woodland trails, Knypersley Reservoir, the Warder’s Tower, and the stunning viewpoint at Gawton’s Rock.
We’ll continue through peaceful forest paths and open countryside with fantastic views across Mow Cop, Chatterley Whitfield, and Bignall Hill — a wonderful mix of nature, history, and scenery right here in North Staffordshire.
⭐ Walk Rating: Medium
Suitable for regular walkers and those comfortable with inclines and mixed terrain.
📏 Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles
⏱️ Duration: Around 2.5 hours (with breaks)
🌱 Terrain: Woodland trails, gravel paths, gentle inclines, gates & bridges
👣 Pace: Steady and social
🚌 Travel
📍 Meeting Point: CAFAG Centre – 9:15am
⏰ Departure: 9:30am sharp
Minibus seats are limited — please book in advance.
🥾 What to Bring
👟 Sturdy walking shoes/boots
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing
🥤 Drink & small snack
🐕 Dogs welcome
Must be on a lead at all times
Well-behaved around people & other dogs
Owners responsible for waste bags & clean-up
⚠️ Note: Paths may be slippery due to leaf-fall or damp ground.
☕ Facilities
• Café available halfway along the route
• Toilets at the visitor centre (top car park)
💚 Donations Welcome
Our walking club is free to join.
Any small donation helps support future walks, parking, minibus use & refreshments.
📬 Contact
📧 [email protected]
📘 Facebook: CAFAG Walking Club
📸 Instagram: @cafag_walking_club
🏷️ Walk Difficulty Ratings
🟢 Easy – Suitable for all abilities. Mostly flat, gentle pace.
🟠 Medium – Suitable for regular walkers. Inclines, stiles, woodland trails.
🔴 Hard – For experienced walkers. Longer distances, steep terrain.
✅ Participation Notice
A disclaimer/waiver must be signed before participating in any CAFAG walking activity.
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