This is a 5 mile walk from near Barlaston village green going over Downs Bank through woods. There is a 1km section on road with no pavement (care required!) before joining the Trent and Mersey Canal near Meaford.

No stiles, with a gentle ascent up Down’s Bank. Descent is marginally steeper but has steps.

The route then follows the canal towpath to the Plume and Feathers public house. Watch out for the kingfishers while walking along the canal path!

A short walk along the road (narrow pavement) leads back to the carport.

Start:- .10.00 at Barlaston Village Green carport, by the gates of The Upper House restaurant Sat Nav:- ST12 9AE  Grid ref: – SJ 894383 what3words.  loans.thin.brains)

Lunch:– The Upper House restaurant, The Green Barlaston at 13.00 Sat Nav:- ST12 9AE Please ensure that Bob has your menu choices by Tuesday 16^th. If you plan to join us for lunch but not do the walk,  you can park at the Upper House and plan to be there by about 12.30. You will be sent a menu with the confirmation email.

Organiser:-  Bob Whitehouse