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Alton

Alton Lock-Up – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Alton

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Alton Lock-Up – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Alton

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123

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Alton Lock-Up – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Alton

02:44

10.3km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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47 m

Alton Lock-Up

Highlight • Other

567 m

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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847 m

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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2.68 km

Churnet Valley Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

5.14 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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5.21 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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5.44 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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6.36 km

Uttoxeter Canal Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

The Uttoxeter Canal was built as an extension to the Caldon Canal. It was completed in 1811. The canal was short lived, closing in 1849 to enable the building of …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

1.04 km

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

2.29 km

941 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Alton Lock-Up – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Alton

Alton Lock-Up

Alton Bridge Hotel

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

Churnet Valley Cycleway

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

Uttoxeter Canal Remains

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