Walking and Hiking Photo:

The Plaque beneath the Bassett Monument inside St. Bartholomew's Church, Blore
The Peak District National Park,
Staffordshire, England

The caption reads: Here lyes courtier, soldier, handsome, good, witty, wise, valiant, and of pure blood, from Williwam's conquest and his potent sword in the same lyne many a noble lord, that time hath lost in paying this death and debt as this unparalelld William Bassett but thy high virtues with thy ancient name, shall ever swell ye cheekes of glorious fame.

Walk Photograph by:

Devina Lee (9 of 14)

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Walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam

An easy stroll with one short steep climb

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	754ft (230m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s187 Blore and Coldwall Bridge from Ilam pdf

Route Summary:

Ilam - Ilam Country Park - River Manifold - Lower Dove Dale - Upper Musden - Hazelton Clump - Blore - Coldwall Farm - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - The Manifold Trail - River Dove - Fishpond Wood - River Manifold - Ilam

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Walk s226 Blore, Ilam, The River Manifold and The River Dove from Mappleton (aka Mapleton)

An easy walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	745ft (227m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s226 Blore, Ilam, The River Manifold and The River Dove from Mappleton (aka Mapleton) pdf

Route Summary:

Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Okeover Bridge - Okeover Hall - Okeover Park - Cowclose Wood - Martin Hill Farm - Woodhouses Farm - Blore - Blore Pastures - Ilam - River Manifold - The Manifold Trail - Fishpond Wood - River Dove - Coldwall Bridge - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Okeover Bridge - Mappleton (aka Mapleton)

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Walk s212 Blore, The River Dove and Mappleton from Swinscoe

Lovely Staffordshire dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	918ft (280m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s212 Blore, The River Dove and Mappleton from Swinscoe pdf

Route Summary:

Swinscoe - Hillend Farm - Feenie Lee - Blore - The Limestone Way - Coldwall Bridge - River Dove - Big Peg's Wood - Little Peg's Wood - Littlepark Farm - Mappleton (aka Mapleton) - Okeover Hall - Okeover Park - Cowclose Wood - Martin Hill - Woodhouse Farm - Swinscoe

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