Our next ‘1st Tuesday’ walk is around Stanton upon Hine Heath and is being led by Derek Orton.
Meet for a 10.00 AM start at Stanton’s village hall [on Church Road, Stanton. SY4 4NF].
All are welcome, including dogs and children – with the former on leads, as appropriate.
This is an approx. 6 mile walk along lanes, tracks and footpaths – with a few gates and stiles and is ‘dog friendly’.
Any queries call Derek on 07360631654
Hodnet Footpath Group’s ‘First Tuesday’ walk is on Tuesday 4th March, when we’ll be following the route of the ‘Tern Valley Walk’ (leaflet 9 in our series).
Meet for 10.00 am start at Peplow Chapel.
It’s a there and back walk from Peplow to Stoke on Tern, and is about 5 miles long with a fairly flat route and just a few stiles.
As it’s Shrove Tuesday , we’ll be dishing up some outdoor pancakes at the halfway ‘snack point’ (the Picnic Area by Stoke upon Tern Church) – courtesy of Jake who’ll be firing up his camping stove.
NOTE. Parking is limited by Peplow Chapel so car sharing is encouraged, &/or you could leave a car at Stoke on Tern Church and just walk one way?
Everyone is welcome including dogs – this is a dog friendly route. You can find the Walk 9 guide on our webpage https://hodnet.org.uk/main/index.php/tourism/local-walk-leaflets/
As always, we suggest sturdy waterproof footwear and suitable clothing.
Any queries or questions, please contact Jake Williams on 07474 974477.
We hope to see you there.
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Hodnet Footpath Group’s next ‘1st Tuesday’ walk will start off from Hodnet Social Club’s car park on the recreation ground (NOT The Lyon Hall) at 10AM.
It will follow an easy route incorporating the old railway line to Wollerton, returning along lanes via Heathbrook Farm and Webster Lane Farm. The whole route is approximately 4 miles, (1-2 hours), fairly flat and dog friendly – with options to shorten the return route.
As always everyone (including dogs) is welcome, and we recommend sturdy and waterproof foot wear is worn. Any questions or queries, contact Steve Alden on 07774 969339.
Walk leaflets are available in the village shop, The Lyon Hall and the doctor’s surgery or download from our webpage https://hodnet.org.uk/main/index.php/tourism/local-walk-leaflets/
We are always looking for new people to help with our work parties and committee work. If you would like to get involved message us on our Facebook page or call the above number.
Our first group walk of 2025 is based on the ‘Long Lane Walk’ (Hodnet Footpath Group walk leaflet 2).
This is a moderate difficulty walk using fields and lanes with a couple of stiles included. It is approximately 4 miles long and is dog friendly – taking 1-2 hours.
Meet at the Lyon Hall car park for a prompt 10.00 a.m. start. There is additional parking on Hearne Lane if the Lyon Hall car park is full and The Bear is open at lunchtime should you wish for refreshments afterwards.
As always, everyone including dogs are welcome, and we recommend sturdy foot wear is worn.
Any questions or queries, you can contact Jake Williams on 07474 974477.
In November our walk is on Tuesday 5th.
For this walk we go slightly outside the Parish, starting and finishing at The ‘Tiddly’(The Royal Oak) in Ellerdine (Hazles Road) TF6 6RL. Please note the walk has a later start time of 11 a.m. – to hopefully see the end of the walk coincide with the opening of The Tiddly at 2 p.m. when drinks and snacks will be available – if you so wish. Dogs are allowed in the pub too.
Derek will be leading the walk and has cleared it with the Landlord for us to leave cars on the pub car park.
Meet at the pub ready for a prompt 11 a.m. departure.
This walk is largely flat, circular, and passes through Muckleton and Ellerdine. It is anticipated to take 2.5 – 3 hours.
Note. It is possible to cut out the last section of the walk and take a short cut back to the Tiddly by walking about a third of a mile down a road.
As always everyone is welcome, along with dogs. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Derek’s last mystery walk was a real treat and we expect this one to be equally interesting. Any questions or queries, you can contact Derek Orton on 07360 631654.
Our December walk is on Tuesday the 3rd
This will be our seasonal Xmas walk from Hodnet to Hawkstone Hall, where you can explore their gardens and/or buy yourself a coffee/drink.
It will commence at our usual start time of 10 a.m. from the Lyon Hall car park.
The walk will go to/from Marchamely via the permissive path and/or over the Hearne – weather (and time) depending!
As always everyone is welcome, along with dogs. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Any questions or queries, contact Jake Williams on 07474 974477
Our next organised public walk is on Tuesday August 6th, starting at 10.00 a.m.
We will be walking the route of Hodnet Walk 6 ‘Hodnet to Fauls, the “Two Parishes Walk’
This is one of our longer circular walks – of about 8 miles and with lots of stiles. Taking 3-4 hours, there are some fine views as you pass through the surrounding varied countryside.
Meet at The Lyon Hall Hodnet (free parking, or also along Hearne Lane opposite), we will walk up Hearne Lane and walk across fields to Long Lane, then to Wood Lane and on to Fauls.
Note. If you wish to do a shorter route (3m) you could car share and leave a car parked on the roadside at Fauls Church.
From Fauls we walk along Mickley Lane to Upper Mickley then start heading back across fields towards Moat Farm on Wood Lane, after which we head back to Long Lane and retrace our steps to Hodnet.
For those interested, we will taking some light refreshments at The Bear afterwards.
Everyone is welcome including dogs, on leads, as this is a dog friendly route. You can find the Walk 6 guide on our webpage https://hodnet.org.uk/main/index.php/tourism/local-walk-leaflets/
Any queries please contact Jake Williams on 07474 974477. We hope to see you there.
On the evening of Friday 28th June Hodnet Footpath Group (HFG) are holding our annual Glow Worm Walk – weather allowing*
This is a late evening ‘walk’ when we try to spot some of Hodnet’s rare glow worms.
These rare beetles can be found in the vegetation alongside the old railway line from Hodnet to Wollerton, where during their brief breeding season the females can be spotted ‘glowing’ to attract a mate.
Ideally a warm, dark and dry night is the best time to spot them from mid June to mid July. Unfortunately there is no guarantee of spotting them but most years we see at least a few and it’s always exciting when you do.
Glow worms are not actually worms at all; they are beetles! The fact that they spend most of their lives as larvae and the wingless, glowing adult females don’t look much like beetles, may be why they have such a misleading name
This year we are meeting at The Bear in Hodnet from 9 pm on and then making our way to the old Railway Line bridge on Station Road, Hodnet, ready for a 10.15 departure. Alternatively you can meet up at the bridge over the old railway line on Station Road, Hodnet, ready for a 10.30 pm start.
Children and dogs (on leads) welcome. Sensible shoes and clothing and a torch advised (for the homeward walk).
Any queries, or if you’d like to be added to our email list and receive direct info from us in future, please contact David Wilson on 07970 304169
*Note. In case of rain the event will be be cancelled and take place the following Friday 5th July.
On 4th June we have our regular “First Tuesday” walk.
Derek Orton will be leading us on a new circular route around Stanton upon Hine Heath. It will be about 5miles/2 hours and combine quiet lanes, cross country and a bit alongside the river Roden. For those interested we will then adjourn to the Tiddly (Royal Oak) for refreshments.
Meet at the Lyon Hall car park in Hodnet for a 10.00 a.m. prompt departure and car sharing where possible. At Stanton we will park/congregate at Stanton Village Hall, Church Road, SY4 4NF.
Everyone is welcome, including dogs on leads, with stout footwear recommended. Any queries please contact Derek on 07360 631654 .
Our next “First Tuesday” organised public walk will be the Tern Valley – Hodnet Walk 9.
It’s a “there and back” walk from Peplow to Stoke on Tern and return, via a stretch of pretty countryside you’d never otherwise see. At about 5 miles (total there and back) it’s a fairly flat route with a few stiles.
Starting at The Church of the Epiphany at Peplow* we follow the Tern Valley up to Petsey and on to St Peter’s Church at Stoke on Tern – where we’ll stop for refreshments in the millennium garden.
*There is fairly limited parking by the chapel, so car sharing is advised. With that in mind you could also, if you wish, leave a car at Stoke on Tern beforehand and then just walk one way.
Everyone is welcome, including dogs on leads. You can find the Walk 9 guide on our web page https://hodnet.org.uk/maim/index.php/tourism/local-walk-leaflets/
Any queries please contact Steve Alden 07774 969 339. We hope to see you there.