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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Churnet Valley Cycleway loop from Denstone

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Churnet Valley Cycleway loop from Denstone

Moderate

4.8

(10)

84

hikers

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Churnet Valley Cycleway loop from Denstone

02:13

8.57km

50m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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924 m

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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2.19 km

Crump Wood

Forest

3

3.91 km

View of Alton Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a great view of Alton Castle at dusk as it makes an impressive silhouette on the skyline.

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4

4.22 km

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Looks more like a quirky headstone than a village sign 😆

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5

4.28 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

6.07 km

Churnet Valley Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

475 m

429 m

Surfaces

7.42 km

475 m

173 m

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