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The Chained Oak – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

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The Chained Oak – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

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The Chained Oak – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

07:23

26.9km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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117 m

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2.37 km

Crump Wood

Forest

5.80 km

The Chained Oak

Highlight • Natural

"On an autumn night, the Earl of Shrewsbury was returning to his home at Alton Towers when an old woman suddenly appeared in the road ahead of his horse and …

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6.18 km

The Lord's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A listed early 19th century bridge of ashlar construction. the bridge has a single arch over the river and two smaller arches either side.

Probably built for the Earls of …

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6.59 km

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

Highlight • Historical Site

A very welcome waymark along the hike. One of many useful mileposts identically cast as the 1800 ones which are still to be found along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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8.03 km

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be boiled first for human consumption but perfect for dogs as my Cookie can vouch for.

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8.48 km

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

The weir and sluice gates were built in the 18th century to power strip mills owned by Thomas Patten.

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8.89 km

Cotton Brook

Highlight • Forest

Take the path following the course of the Cotton Brook, which flows through the heart of the reserve, and you will find a wonderful diverse range of habitats from steep …

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9.16 km

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Yet another fairy sculpture. Be sure to look for others!

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

5.95 km

3.49 km

1.18 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.76 km

4.51 km

2.25 km

1.63 km

929 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 20 June

24°C

13°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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The Chained Oak – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

The Chained Oak

The Lord's Bridge

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Cotton Brook

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

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