Ilam Park: Signs of the Moorlands
Explore Ilam Park through a guided walk combining nature, local history, mindful movement and the chance to learn British Sign Language vocabulary.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Led by architect, art facilitator and native BSL user Martin Glover, together with mindful walking facilitator Lorna Stoddart and supported by a BSL interpreter, this guided walk invites you to experience Ilam Park in a new way. Participants will explore the natural environment, hear stories from the history of the area, and learn some BSL sign vocabulary along the route. Lorna’s mindful walking approach encourages a deeper connection with movement, breath and landscape, supporting wellbeing throughout the experience. This event is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
Everyone Welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Stableyard
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes for walking.
- Accessibility
Paths are well-marked but include steps in places. Some areas may be boggy after rain and surfaces can be uneven. Rest points are available along the route.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Dawn Chorus Ranger Walk
Join us for an early morning walk and be guided around Ilam Park with our Ranger team to hear the incredible dawn chorus.
Ilam Park: Little Explorers Club
Step into the countryside with your little one at Ilam Park’s free monthly preschool nature club. Each session is set in the Coach House, with gentle adventures into nature, hands‑on seasonal crafts, and cosy story time.
Dovedale Big Litter Pick
Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.
Ilam Park: Free Regular Relaxed Ramble
Join us for a free gentle walk in the countryside, enjoy a gentle pace and all the benefits of getting outside in nature. Coffee and tea included at the end of the walk.