Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

Moderate

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

02:54

10.8km

130m

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: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22 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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4.94 km

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

Highlight • Trail

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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5.92 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 …

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6.12 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6.77 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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7.42 km

Alton Bridge Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

This has lots of outdoor tables under cover in a beautiful location.

Dogs are so welcome that the management leave doggie snack biscuits in a sweetie jar at the bar. …

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8.64 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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9.04 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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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

902 m

876 m

225 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

1.45 km

1.15 km

768 m

396 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

4°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h

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Comments

January 27, 2023,The Lord's Bridge – Ramblers Retreat Loop from Alton

There aren't many parking spaces at the start of this walk. Though it isn't very busy so you should be okay. The old victorian railway is now disused but has been turned into a holiday let. Which is lovely to see such an old beautiful building, continue to be used. There are lots of different walking routes that can be …