Country Walk & Ride Summary

Ossams Hill Farm near Grindon

This access route provides spectacular views of the Manifold''s limestone scenery and of Thor''s Cave where Stone-age artefacts have been found. On the eastern slopes there are places to examine beautiful limestone grassland. Around SK092559 a mosaic of hawthorn, songbirds and acidic grassland can also be explored. Peregrines and ravens can sometimes be seen overhead. The new access and existing public footpath form a circular route to or from Grindon. There is a tea shop and parking at Wetton Mill, there is also parking at Grindon.

County
STAFFORDSHIRE
Ossams Hill Farm - Click to see the Site Map (PDF)

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Grid Reference
SK088553 (link to Interactive Map in a new window)
OS Landranger No.
119
CPH Reference Number
37/057/0121
Near To
Grindon
Length of route
0.9 km (0.6 miles)
Area of Walk
19.7 ha
Best time to visit
All year round
Access end date
31/01/2017

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Information Last Updated
20 May, 2011