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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

04:33

16.4km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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4.32 km

St Giles' Church and Graveyard, Croxden

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II Listed Building next to the Croxden Abbey ruins.

The graveyard has some very well preserved headstones from the 1800's

The oldest one I could see was dated 1821.

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12.0 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

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12.3 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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12.7 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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13.7 km

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Highlight • Structure

The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.

Lead smelting …

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13.9 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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14.6 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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15.9 km

Alton Lock-Up

Highlight • Other

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.50 km

639 m

326 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

2.70 km

2.42 km

926 m

639 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

St Giles' Church and Graveyard, Croxden

Threap Wood

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Ramblers Retreat

Toothill Wood

Alton Lock-Up

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