You should start your walk from the "other end" from Brocton, past seven springs, past the stepping stones, up through the Punchbowl, past Shugborough (NT) then out the other side to Essex Bridge
Very interesting,I didn't even know this about Tolkien living here..I live in Rugeley. Was at Essex bridge this evening doing some drone footage of you ever want any for a future video. Nice documentary.👍