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Event Detail
Soudley Circles 2 and 3: option to complete trail
Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 12:30 pm
6.0 Miles
Moderate
Explorer OL14
Start Grid Ref:
SO65791035
What3Words:
Meet at:
This is a continuation from the morning so cars already parked.
Route Type:
Circular
Ascent (feet):
1660
Estimated Finish:
3:30 pm
Dogs Allowed:
No
Having completed Part 1 with Chris leading we arrive back at Soudley Village Hall for a refreshment break. Members can choose to finish here or to complete parts 2 and 3 with Jackie leading for an additional 6 miles. Taking a path up-hill over a road and onto a wide fire track. This winds upwards to Staple Edge bungalows and some great views over the west of the Forest. Then downhill, across a brook (which may or not be babbling) to swing left onto a wide fire track. The track takes us down and then up before another left turn off into the undergrowth brings us to the banks of the first of Mallards Pike lakes. We'll follow this until crossing another track and onto the second more populated lake. The well-trodden track alongside the water will take us to a left turn up to another wide track, then left again until a steep path to the right brings us back to the bungalows. Then down the valley using paths through old mine and quarry workings before crossing a road and making our way back to the cars. This part of the route is steep in places and if its wet can be a bit slippery. Walking on a mix of forest tracks and footpaths. No dogs on parts 2 and 3. w3w: tastings.masts.candidate
Bring lunch, snacks and drinks
Leader: Jackie H (01594564417)
Booking NOT Required
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