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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

02:20

42.5km

750m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

10.7 km

Hetty's Café at Froghall Canal Basin

Highlight • Cafe

Beware that the official Foxt segment starts before this place. Therefore if you decide to take a rest here, pedal back a couple of meters before starting the Foxt climb.

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23.5 km

Grindon Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Easily accessed from the side of the road.

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23.7 km

Red Telephone Box

Highlight • Structure

36.4 km

Star Wood

Forest

39.8 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

40.5 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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41.7 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, …

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

12.3 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

Hetty's Café at Froghall Canal Basin

Grindon Moor Trig Point

Red Telephone Box

Ramblers Retreat

Toothill Wood

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

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