The Staffordshire Way
The Staffordshire Way is a 92 mile long-distance footpath spanning the length of the County. It was created by Staffordshire County Council using existing rights of way and permissive paths. The path passes through several interesting towns and villages, and much of Staffordshire's finest scenery. The path never strays that far from accommodation or other services, making this a good option for those walking a long-distance path in separate stages as well as for those choosing to walk it in one week or so. The Staffordshire Way is marked by name on Ordnance Survey Explorer maps.
The Staffordshire Way
Mileages and Services Table
Click on a location in the table to open up the page containing accommodation and other services.
NOTE: Figures after the `+' sign indicates miles off route
| LOCATION | CUMULATIVE MILES |
FACILITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Mow Cop | - | Accommodation (B&B), R,PH,Bus |
| Dane in Shaw | 3¾ | PH |
| Congleton | 4½ + ¾ | All |
| Rushton Spencer | 9¼ | Accommodation (Inn),R,PH,Bus |
| Rudyard | 12½ | Accommodation (Hotel),R |
| Leek | 15¼ + 1¼ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH,CG,Bus |
| Cheddleton | 17¾ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH |
| Consallforge | 20¾ | R,PH,Train (Steam) |
| Kingsley | 23¼ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH,Bus |
| Alton | 28¾ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,Bus |
| Denstone | 30¾ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH,Bus |
| Rocester | 32¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,Bus |
| Uttoxeter | 37 | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,CG,Train,Bus |
| Abbots Bromley | 43¾ | R,PH |
| Colton | 46¾ | Accommodation (B&B),PH |
| Rugeley | 47¾ + 1 | Accommodation (H),R,PH,Train,Bus |
| Little Haywood | 51 + ¼ | PH,Bus |
| Great Haywood | 52¼ + ¼ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH |
| Brocton | 54½ + 1 | PH,R,Bus |
| Penkridge | 60¾ | Accommodation (H,B&B),C,R,PH,Bus |
| Whiston | 63 + ¾ | PH,R,Bus |
| Brewood | 69¾ | Accommodation (B&B),R,PH,Bus |
| Codsall | 73½ | Accommodation (H),R,PH,Train,Bus |
| Seisdon | 80¼ | PH |
| Enville | 88¼ | PH,R |
| Kinver | 90½ | Accommodation (H),R,PH,Bus |
| Stourbridge | 92 + 6¼ | Accommodation (H,B&B),R,PH,Train,Bus |
Legend
| B&B | Bed & Breakfast Accommodation |
| C | Camping |
| CG | Camping Gear Shop |
| H | Hotel or Inn Accommodation |
| PH | Pub or Bar |
| R | Restaurant, Bar Meal or Tea Shop |
| YHA | Youth Hostel accommodation |
The Staffordshire Way Accommodation
We have split The Staffordshire Way accommodation into Hotels & Inns and Bed & Breakfast. We use the word Inn in its true sense of a pub which provides accommodation, rather than just a romantic name for a pub. Guest House accommodation is included with Bed & Breakfast. While we realise many guest houses are better than some hotels, in order to avoid confusion we have opted for the simpler option.
We are always looking to improve our information, and welcome accommodation recommendations.
The Staffordshire Way Restaurants and Pubs
We have attempted to give as much information as possible on pubs and restaurants along The Staffordshire Way, especially regarding pubs serving real ale and/or food. However, restaurants and pubs are notoriously changeable. Please let us know if our information is out of date.
The Staffordshire Way Guidebooks & Maps
The guidebook is available through
Staffordshire County Council: Staffordshire Way
Maps - buy here online!
The Staffordshire Way is marked by name on Ordnance Survey Explorer maps. Seven maps are required, and we have made it very easy to find and buy the maps required for your walk.
Please click on the Map image to be taken to the relevant maps for The Staffordshire Way, and the option of buying them online.
The seven maps are:
OL24: The Peak District, White Peak Area
Explorer 218: Kidderminster & Wyre Forest
Explorer 242: Telford & Ironbridge
Explorer 244: Cannock Chase & Chasewater
Explorer 258: Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Explorer 259: Derby
Explorer 268: Wilmslow, Macclesfield & Congleton
The Staffordshire Way Forum
We have added a forum for those wishing to place or gain additional information or opinion on the various aspects of The Staffordshire Way long-distance footpath: Staffordshire Way Forum
The Staffordshire Way Public Transport
As well as listing the bus links to train stations on the relevant pages, we have listed The Staffordshire Way public transport on a single page to assist those organising their walk:Staffordshire Way Public Transport
The Staffordshire Way Web Links
This is Matthew: Staffordshire Way Has a very good map, a good log and excellent photographs
Staffordshire County Council: Staffordshire Way has much practical information, and the guidebook can be bought through the site
The Staffordshire Way Circular Walks
We welcome suggestions for circular walks along The Staffordshire Way. Please give us as much info as possible, eg distance, refreshment stops, description etc and we will add a map and a link.
The Staffordshire Way Photographs Etc
We would like to display as many photographs of The Staffordshire Way, and there is always room for your photographs and walk logs - just email them to us. Alternatively, if you have them online you can send us the link.
Contact us
If you wish to add comments or amendments, add to our free listing, or upgrade to Superior Listing, please email us: staffordshireway@ramblefest.com
