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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

01:26

18.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 214 m for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

245 m

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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2

5.34 km

Duck Dip Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

7.66 km

Alton Towers

Highlight • Settlement

What can one say?
An extremely popular theme park with stunning gardens.

There are many spectacular walks around this region without venturing inside the park though 😉

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4

12.2 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5

12.9 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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6

13.5 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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7

16.0 km

Denstone Old Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

8

18.2 km

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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B

18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

4.31 km

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.31 km

3.32 km

286 m

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Tuesday 21 July

23°C

12°C

11 %

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