Our starting point (and lunch afterwards) is at the Star Inn, where there is plenty of parking.  The pub doesn’t open until midday, but public toilets are available just around the corner, in Crown Street Car Park.

We begin our walk by passing under Stafford Street, to Westbridge Park, before crossing the River Trent via the Old Walton Bridge to Cherryfields.  Having viewed the local floodplain, we cross the A34 via the footbridge to Walton, then up on to Pirehill Lane.

After passing North Pirehill Farm, we take a footpath on the left, across the fields, with good views towards Aston-by-Stone.  There are some stiles at this point on the route, but most also have gates that can be opened.

After passing Pirehill House (former fire HQ, now a training centre), we head down towards Aston-by-Stone, and St Saviours Churchyard, before joining the Trent and Mersey Canal towpath and returning to the Star for lunch.

Meet: in the Star Inn car park at 9:30, ready to depart by 9:45
Sat Nav: ST15 8QW – W3W: ///somewhere.absorb.images
Lunch: 13:00 (approx.) Please let me have your menu choices by Tuesday 15^th April
Organiser: Nigel Holmes

Note: If you feel like a short walk (less than two miles), prior to the meal, then please meet us (around 12:00) at St Saviours Churchyard (ST15 0BJ – W3W: ///bluff.frail.hinders).

 I can provide a lift back there (for 2 or 3 people) after the meal.