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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Toothill Wood loop from Rocester

Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Toothill Wood loop from Rocester

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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Toothill Wood loop from Rocester

01:32

26.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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1.92 km

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

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10.2 km

Stoneydale Steep Climb and Descent

Highlight • Forest

steep single lane road through wooded hills. Easy gearing required.

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12.9 km

Threap Wood

Forest

14.4 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

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15.0 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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16.3 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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16.5 km

Alton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Designed for the 16th Earl of Shrewsbury by AW Pugin, a leading exponent in gothic revivalism, Alton Castle is a romantic sight above the village of the same name. Work …

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20.8 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

5.99 km

4.51 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

7.48 km

7.24 km

3.21 km

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Toothill Wood loop from Rocester

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Stoneydale Steep Climb and Descent

Ramblers Retreat Café

Toothill Wood

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

Alton Castle

Croxden Abbey Ruins

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