We start and finish at The Hollybush, Seighford, where there is plenty of parking

The walk is in a figure of eight around the village, on country lanes, rough farm tracks and a footpath through pastures. The route is mainly flat, with slight hills and no stiles but can be muddy in parts after rain so stout walking shoes or boots with long trousers are recommended.

From the pub we head towards St Chad’s church. This was originally built around 1066, but following the collapse of the Norman tower, it was rebuilt in brick circa 1610.  Inside are a lovely Norman chancel arch, a church warden’s chest dated 1610, a Jacobean pulpit, the Elizabethan alabaster tomb of William Bowyer and his wife Merry and some 15^th century glass in the south window,

 and proceed to cross the Millian brook and carry on to a track called Love Lane, adjacent to New Grange (dairy) Farm, which wends its way past the cow sheds, between fields and woods to meet another dirt track called Moor Lane.  From here, a circular permissive path over land of the Seighford Settled Estates, takes us back to the pub via the ford and the churchyard. 

This completes the first loop of the walk, where some may prefer to return to the pub for coffee and wait for the return of the rest of the group for lunch.

Those walking the second loop continue past the pub into Clanford Lane and cross part of the old airfield A little further on you can see lovely 15^th century timber framed Clanford Hall Farm

We head back to the Stafford road adjacent to the village ‘kick about’ field.  We cross to reach a wide grass verge and return to the pub about 12:30 to enjoy a well-earned drink before having lunch.

Meet: 9:45 for a 10:00 start  at the Holly Bush, Main Rd, Seighford  where toilets will be available               Sat Nav: ST18 9PQ

Lunch: The Holly Bush at approximately 1.00.  If you are joining us for lunch you should book directly with the pub by 31 July, making sure to tell staff that you are with the walk group.

Organiser: Cathy Evans