Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

Hard

31

runners

The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

02:08

18.9km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.58 km

Riverside Resting Spot

Highlight • River

This is a perfect place to regain your energy/take refreshments or to merely enjoy the tranquillity of the babbling waters.

Tip by

2

3.16 km

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Looks more like a quirky headstone than a village sign 😆

Tip by

3

9.31 km

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

Highlight • Structure

Sadly this is now privately owned but it is so good to see it has been well preserved.

Tip by

4

10.5 km

The Chained Oak

Highlight • Natural

"On an autumn night, the Earl of Shrewsbury was returning to his home at Alton Towers when an old woman suddenly appeared in the road ahead of his horse and …

Tip by

13.2 km

Mather's Wood

Forest

6

16.4 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

Tip by

7

16.4 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.

Tip by

B

18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

4.29 km

1.24 km

192 m

172 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

5.37 km

3.37 km

1.39 km

271 m

148 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

4 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.5

1,272

Carsington Water circular run

01:26h

12.3km

90m

4.8

683

Monsal Trail

03:29h

32.8km

420m

77

Dragon's Back loop from Earl Sterndale

01:18h

10.4km

310m

4.5

55

Dove Dale & Milldale loop — Peak District National Park

01:42h

14.0km

410m

50

Markeaton Park

00:17h

2.78km

20m

45

The Roaches loop

00:40h

5.82km

170m

4.0

29

Bakewell, Chatsworth, and Monsal Trail Loop

02:21h

20.0km

410m

25

Chrome Hill & Packhouse Hill loop from Earl Sterndale

01:01h

8.02km

260m

5.0

24

Monsal Trail, Longstone Moor & Great Longstone loop from Bakewell — Peak District National Park

02:19h

20.8km

360m

22

Biddulph Way and Whitfield Valley Loop

00:44h

6.77km

50m

5.0

12

Ilam Park to Wetton Circular Walk

01:43h

15.4km

310m

2

Milldale & Hall Dale loop from Alsop

01:27h

12.2km

320m