From Brocton Coppice to Great Haywood with a tour of Tolkien sites in the village from local historian David Robbie

 The Staffordshire J.R.R. Tolkien Trail is a series of three linked walks that cover over 30 miles of the Staffordshire Countryside on and around Cannock Chase. The walks focus on Staffordshire’s J.R.R. Tolkien connection – he was based at Cannock Chase for part of the Great War – but also offer lots of other local history interest, great Staffordshire views and are a fantastic way to stay healthy and enjoy Staffordshire’s cultural and rural environment.

Meet at Brocton Coppice Car Park.

Approx. 6 hours including breaks. Bring a packed lunch and wear sensible footwear and clothing for the weather conditions.

Some of the key locations visited on this walk include –

• Brocton Coppice
• The Sherbrook Valley
• Shugborough Hall – Tolkien’s House of a Hundred Chimneys
• Essex Bridge – Tolkien’s Grey Bridge of Tavrobel
• Great Haywood with tour from David Robbie and access to special locations

Tel Penkridge Library on (01785) 712916 to book a place (Booking essential – few places remaining!)

For further details on Staffordshire’s J.R.R. Tolkien Trail or to find out more about Tolkien in Staffordshire please contact Penkridge Library on (01785) 712916.