Here are some links to organisations of interest to the group and its members.

First some charities/non-profit organisations:

• The Youth Hostels AssociationOpens in a new window
  We are affiliated as a local group, and stay in hostels for weekends away, usually around 4-6 times per year

• Staffordshire Wildlife TrustOpens in a new window
  The SWT manages many wildlife reserves in Staffordshire, a number of which we walk on, and we have arranged several volunteer days helping manage some of these for the benefit of wildlife.

• The National TrustOpens in a new window
  The National Trust manages a number of properties in the area, including buildings and land (e.g. the Downs Banks near Stone)

• The Woodland TrustOpens in a new window
  Manages many woodland areas and campaigns for woodland conservation

And some commercial/private operations:

• Walking in StaffordshireOpens in a new window (part of Walking in England/iFootpath)
  Offers freely downloadable walking routes with descriptions and background information.

• BikeHike Course CreatorOpens in a new window
  Allows you to trace a planned route on an OS map to check its length and climb. Works best on a PC/Mac (as opposed to a touchscreen device such as a tablet)