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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Toothill Rock – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Toothill Rock – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Toothill Rock – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

01:57

7.03km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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407 m

Toothill Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is one of seven great rocks for bouldering in this locality. You can include it in a tour of all of them in an hour and a half should …

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1.45 km

A small National Trust owned woodland.
Fantastic viewpoint from the top which can be reached on easily followed footpaths although paths can be muddy.
They are quite steep in places so take care and wear good footwear.

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2.89 km

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

Highlight • Trail

Earl’s Drive is the main route through Dimmingsdale.

Built by the Earl of Shrewsbury to allow his horse and carriage to travel through his private paradise, this gravelled route gives …

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3.33 km

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Highlight • Waterfall

A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.

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4.70 km

The Lord's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A listed early 19th century bridge of ashlar construction. the bridge has a single arch over the river and two smaller arches either side.

Probably built for the Earls of …

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5.64 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.

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6.35 km

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

Highlight • Historical Site

This was commissioned to be built by the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, owner of Alton Castle. Its intended design was of a medieval hospital, a guildhall and presbytery.

In fact, …

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7.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

1.17 km

918 m

280 m

148 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

1.03 km

958 m

840 m

605 m

383 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 5 August

19°C

11°C

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Toothill Rock – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

Alton Lock-Up

Toothill Rock

Toothill Wood

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

The Lord's Bridge

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

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