Central Summer: Uttoxeter Circular - Day Walk
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Join Samuel for a 8 miles (12.8km) circular walk around Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.
This is a walk along bridle paths, fields and country roads on a circular route from the town, crossing the railway and then onto bridle path through a suburban area onto rural Staffordshire. We will then follow footpaths across fields and country roads to Marchington Woods and returning via Highwood back into Uttoxeter. Following the walk there will be opportunity of a Sunday lunch or bar snack. Please sign up to this separately on the link below:
Uttoxeter - Sunday Post-Walk Pub Meal
This route will take us through farmland where cattle maybe grazing, well behaved dogs are welcome but will need to be on a lead at times during the walk.
There are a lot of stiles on the route and some of the paths are on uneven ground.
Waitlist: If this event is fully booked and you really want to attend, add yourself to the waitlist, because places often become available closer to the date.
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Photos: All photos taken by walk leader and other ODL members used with permission.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 30 plus litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots/Walking Shoes: Waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: No jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Waterproof Trousers
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunscreen in Spring and Summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
A good idea is to bring a change of clothing if the weather is cold and wet to change into for the journey home.
Please refer to the ODL Kit List Guidelines for further information
Food & drink
Bring water, snacks for the walk.
There is no planned lunch on this walk, there will however be an opportunity for a drink/snack stop.
There is the opportunity of a pub meal following the walk please sign up to separate event.