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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat loop from Denstone

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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat loop from Denstone

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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat loop from Denstone

01:25

17.3km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.9 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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185 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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210 m

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

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8.25 km

Lightoaks Wood

Forest

10.2 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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10.5 km

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Highlight • Waterfall

A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.

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11.7 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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17.0 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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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.88 km

4.90 km

2.09 km

256 m

147 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

1.86 km

1.21 km

476 m

267 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

93 %

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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat loop from Denstone

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Threap Wood

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Ramblers Retreat

All Saints' Church, Denstone

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