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Alton

Ashbourne Tunnel – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

Moderate

12

riders

Ashbourne Tunnel – Toothill Wood loop from Alton Towers Resort

02:45

52.9km

740m

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: April 25, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 38.5 km for 60 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

441 m

Alton to Denston Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's not steep, but this long descent lets you really build up some speed. Great fun.

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2

16.5 km

The Shire Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

Nice watering hole on a sunny day with views over green fields

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3

31.0 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are a few of the old train tunnels local to here, its at the very start of the Tissington Trail, you can see the end for those of you …

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4

33.4 km

Okeover Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub with full menu and outside sitting area with good views towards Oakover Hall. Good place to stop for a pint and food when on a walk or cycle ride.

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38.5 km

Waterings Wood

Forest

46.8 km

Star Wood

Forest

7

50.9 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.

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8

52.1 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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52.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

5.56 km

140 m

139 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

15.0 km

212 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 22 June

32°C

16°C

12 %

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