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Alton

Alton Bridge Hotel – Uttoxeter Canal Remains loop from Alton

Moderate

4.9

(21)

133

hikers

Alton Bridge Hotel – Uttoxeter Canal Remains loop from Alton

02:45

10.3km

100m

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: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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397 m

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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2

676 m

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

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3

2.51 km

Churnet Valley Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

4

5.10 km

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

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5

5.21 km

Denstone — Village highlights

Highlight • Structure

A parish council has painted a mural on a bus shelter in memory of a former village resident.

Denstone Parish Council commissioned the design of a barn-themed mural on a …

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6

5.50 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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7

5.57 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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8

6.43 km

Uttoxeter Canal Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

The Uttoxeter Canal was built as an extension to the Caldon Canal. It was completed in 1811. The canal was short lived, closing in 1849 to enable the building of …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

1.31 km

390 m

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

2.63 km

1.22 km

108 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

15 %

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