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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Ramblers Retreat loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Mountain biking trails

Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Ramblers Retreat loop from Alton Towers Resort

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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Croxden Abbey Ruins – Ramblers Retreat loop from Alton Towers Resort

02:01

29.7km

340m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.18 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

Tip by

14.1 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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16.0 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

17.1 km

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet track with good views of the surrounding countryside. Be considerate of other users and take care not to startle horses (and their riders)!

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19.0 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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20.4 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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21.8 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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24.0 km

Crump Wood

Forest

26.1 km

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was founded by Sir Percival Heywood, who employed George Edward Street to design it. Street was a great architect associated with the “Gothic revival”, ranking alongside Pugin and …

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26.5 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

5.47 km

3.45 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

9.02 km

7.32 km

887 m

688 m

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

16°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Croxden Abbey Ruins – Ramblers Retreat loop from Alton Towers Resort

Croxden Abbey Ruins

View of Croxden Quarry

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Threap Wood

Ramblers Retreat

Alton Bridge Hotel

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

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