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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Teanford

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Teanford

Moderate

5

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Teanford

01:57

34.1km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.74 km

Temple Wood

Forest

2

11.6 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.

Tip by

3

11.8 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

Tip by

4

11.9 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 …

Tip by

5

19.3 km

Alton Towers

Highlight • Settlement

What can one say?
An extremely popular theme park with stunning gardens.

There are many spectacular walks around this region without venturing inside the park though 😉

Tip by

6

23.9 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

7

24.6 km

Toothill Wood

Highlight • Forest

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.

Tip by

8

25.8 km

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

Highlight • Historical Site

This was commissioned to be built by the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, owner of Alton Castle. Its intended design was of a medieval hospital, a guildhall and presbytery.

In fact, …

Tip by

9

29.3 km

Cobbled Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

A small stream crossing the road surface. One to include on your ride or one to avoid if you don't hate your wheels getting wet! It's your call!

Tip by

B

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

120 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

12.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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