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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton to Denston Descent – Kedleston Hall loop from Alton

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton to Denston Descent – Kedleston Hall loop from Alton

Moderate

14

riders

Alton to Denston Descent – Kedleston Hall loop from Alton

03:11

65.3km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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305 m

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, …

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1.22 km

Alton to Denston Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's not steep, but this long descent lets you really build up some speed. Great fun.

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29.1 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub with quality restaurant standard pub style food, drinks and snacks. Nice beer garden.
Open everyday.
Sun to Thurs 12:00 - 23:00
Fri and Sat 12:00 - 00:00

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34.5 km

Kedleston Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Only open to cyclists during the park opening hours (10am to 6pm daily).

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54.2 km

The Spinney

Forest

B

65.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

2.59 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

49.0 km

16.3 km

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