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: October 22, 2025

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29 m

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

The weir and sluice gates were built in the 18th century to power strip mills owned by Thomas Patten.

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420 m

Oakamoor Heritage Trail Picnic Site & Car Park

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Fantastic parking area for visiting Oakamoor. Clean toilet facilities too!

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530 m

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be boiled first for human consumption but perfect for dogs as my Cookie can vouch for.

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1.50 km

Lightoaks Wood

Forest

3.20 km

Earl's Road

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Quiet track with good views of the surrounding countryside.

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4.17 km

Threap Wood

Forest

4.54 km

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

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Earl’s Drive is the main route through Dimmingsdale.

Built by the Earl of Shrewsbury to allow his horse and carriage to travel through his private paradise, this gravelled route gives …

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5.68 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5.86 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 …

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6.26 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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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

1.97 km

601 m

121 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

2.13 km

590 m

551 m

220 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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