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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

04:11

15.2km

250m

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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868 m

Toothill Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is one of seven great rocks for bouldering in this locality. You can include it in a tour of all of them in an hour and a half should you choose.

This one is easy to find as it is directly on the footpath through Toothill Wood. There is a great section under the rock that would make a ideal shelter if you needed to make use of it in a fix. Or the kids may like to use it as a den.

Tip by

1.06 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

3.09 km

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Highlight • Structure

The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.

Lead smelting mill described as new in 1741 and converted to corn grinding in 1784. Single high breast water wheel and three pairs of stones.

The Alton Mill, situated at the mouth of Dimmingsdale, is still known at the Smelting Mill even though it had longers use as a corn mill. In 1741 Geroge Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, leased out a 'newly erected building for the smelthing of lead commonly called a smelting mill, refinery and slag hearth...' at Alton Common. In 1760 lead was still being smelted and the site had a smiths shop, two houses, a barn, nine acres and a pool. The will of Edward Coyney, 1772, mentions his share in the mill along with his share in the mines at Ecton, which is the most likely source for the lead being produced at Dimmingsdale.

Source: Churnet Valley Guide

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4.12 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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4.40 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 the area, and features a wonderful variety of flora and fauna.

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8.04 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8.22 km

The Lord's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A listed early 19th century bridge of ashlar construction. the bridge has a single arch over the river and two smaller arches either side.

Probably built for the Earls of Shrewsbury as a carriage bridge, now it is the footbridge that connects Dimmingsdale to the Churnet Way (Oakamoor to Denstone) ... and the Chained Oak.

Source: Churnet Valley Guide

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12.9 km

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

Highlight • Historical Site

A very welcome waymark along the hike. One of many useful mileposts identically cast as the 1800 ones which are still to be found along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

5.46 km

1.21 km

885 m

204 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

4.03 km

2.16 km

1.68 km

706 m

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

28 %

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

Toothill Rock

Toothill Wood

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Threap Wood

Ramblers Retreat

The Lord's Bridge

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

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