Ilam - Beeston Tor - Wetton - Bunster Hill - Ilam
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Ilam - Rushley - Throwley Hall - Beeston Tor - Wetton - Damgate - Bunster Hill - Ilam
A quite demanding walk on the outward section, which includes all the climbs of any note, the return has only steady climbs with just about sixty metres rise and otherwise is level or downhill.
The route follows some little-used paths, some of which I had never walked before compiling this walk. There is much of interest around the route, with some superb views of the surrounding areas.
The route crosses the River Manifold at Beeston Tor; the popular crossing point here is across the mostly dry riverbed. I discovered the stepping-stones for the crossing here, on this walk, about twenty metres further downstream from the present crossing point. The access to the stepping-stones was quite overgrown. For most of the year the river is dry here, though at some times there is water flowing; there is an alternative offered for such times.
The pub used on this walk is the Olde Royal Oak in Wetton, a walker-friendly village pub, offering an adequate choice on their reasonably priced menu, the ham cobs or baguettes using locally produced ham being good value and enjoyable. There is usually a choice of beer on hand-pumps, with frequently changed guest beers offered.
England - Central England - Staffordshire - Peak District
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Birds, Butterflies, Church, Flowers, Gift Shop, Great Views, Hills or Fells, National Trust, Pub, River, Stately Home, Tea Shop, Toilets, Wildlife
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