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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
East Staffordshire
Denstone

Alton Bridge Hotel – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Denstone

Moderate

4.0

(1)

4

riders

Alton Bridge Hotel – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Denstone

02:18

34.7km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

390 m

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

Highlight • Settlement

Be sure to check the information boards and look around Denstone village whilst here.

Tip by

2.58 km

Crump Wood

Forest

3

4.80 km

Alton Bridge Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

This has lots of outdoor tables under cover in a beautiful location.

Dogs are so welcome that the management leave doggie snack biscuits in a sweetie jar at the bar. …

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4

6.67 km

Alton Towers

Highlight • Settlement

What can one say?
An extremely popular theme park with stunning gardens.


There are many spectacular walks around this region without venturing inside the park though 😉

Tip by

12.8 km

Hightshutt

Forest

6

15.6 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before turning left, head to the viewing point, it's worth a look.

Tip by

24.7 km

Tean Valley Meadow

Nature Reserve

B

34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

4.01 km

477 m

393 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

13.5 km

4.48 km

393 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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