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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Upper Tean

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Checkley

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Upper Tean

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Upper Tean

01:54

27.4km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before turning left, head to the viewing point, it's worth a look.

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4.91 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

5.98 km

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet track with good views of the surrounding countryside. Be considerate of other users and take care not to startle horses (and their riders)!

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7.86 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

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9.33 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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9.98 km

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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10.6 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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14.9 km

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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20.9 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

5.26 km

2.45 km

615 m

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

6.90 km

6.58 km

887 m

308 m

238 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (90 m)

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Upper Tean

View of Croxden Quarry

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Threap Wood

Ramblers Retreat

Toothill Wood

Alton Bridge Hotel

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Croxden Abbey Ruins

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