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Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Cheadle

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Cheadle

Hard

3.0

(1)

4

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Cheadle

01:58

27.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 375 m for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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407 m

Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10.5 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

3

11.6 km

Earl's Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just stop and let it all in...

Tip by

4

14.7 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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5

14.7 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6

15.4 km

Toothill Wood

Highlight • Forest

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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7

16.0 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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8

16.6 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, …

Tip by

9

24.7 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

3.15 km

1.59 km

749 m

731 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

8.08 km

3.13 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 July

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12°C

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