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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton Towers Resort

04:25

15.6km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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53 m

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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248 m

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Highlight • Structure

The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.

Lead smelting …

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3.81 km

Hawksmoor Wood

Highlight • Trail

A really nice woodland area to explore with plenty of routes, whether you choose to follow the gravel roads or walk through the forest following the footpath signs. A very …

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7.91 km

Whiston Pinfold

Ruins

11.8 km

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Be sure to look in the direction of the private farm and see if you can spot the wonderful fairies that adorn the grounds.

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12.5 km

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

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

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12.8 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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15.0 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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15.4 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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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

3.76 km

2.96 km

1.43 km

602 m

291 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

3.85 km

2.99 km

2.87 km

1.01 km

865 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

3°C

12 %

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton Towers Resort

Ramblers Retreat

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Hawksmoor Wood

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Cotton Brook

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

The Lord's Bridge

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