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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

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3.0

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

01:47

16.7km

180m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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55 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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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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2.37 km

Crump Wood

Forest

4.39 km

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Looks more like a quirky headstone than a village sign 😆

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4.45 km

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

Highlight • Structure

Sadly this is now privately owned but it is so good to see it has been well preserved.

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10.9 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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11.6 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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12.2 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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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

2.29 km

1.60 km

754 m

447 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

2.34 km

2.09 km

754 m

443 m

221 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Denstone

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

Ramblers Retreat

Toothill Wood

Alton Bridge Hotel

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