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Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643

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This weekend, take a guided walk through the historic Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath from 1643 in Salt Village Hall, Stoke. The event is part of Big Battlefield Walks Weekends and is free to attend. This engaging activity offers insight into an important historical site.

A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Hopton Heath.

Meet at 2.00 p.m. outside the Village Hall, Salt Rd, Salt, Stafford ST18 0BW.

The walk will cover the northern approaches to the battlefield, the parliamentarian deployment, the centre of the field, including the commemorative monument and interpretation board, and the lines of attack by the royalists from the south.

The circular route of about 5km will take about two hours and finish back at the Village Hall, Salt. Mainly along good footpaths, some uneven tracks and fields, stiles and steep slope. Sturdy footwear recommended.

Thanks to Salt Village Hall, toilet facilities will be available at start and end of walk. Parking is limited at Village Hall but plenty of careful, considerate parking is available on the main village road.

The walks are free (donations welcome to cover access to Salt Village Hall and to support the work of the Battlefields Trust). For further information please contact walk leader Phil Philo on either pphilo1958@gmail.com or 07585905623

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer

Tickets are free but limited to 30 people.

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Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 14:00.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Battle of Hopton Heath 1643 is held at Salt Village Hall in Stoke (Salt Road, Salt, ST18 0BW).

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