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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond – Ramblers Retreat Café loop from Alton

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond – Ramblers Retreat Café loop from Alton

Moderate

7

runners

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond – Ramblers Retreat Café loop from Alton

00:59

8.84km

150m

Running

Moderate run. 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

397 m

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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2

682 m

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Looks more like a quirky headstone than a village sign 😆

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3

745 m

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

Highlight • Structure

Sadly this is now privately owned but it is so good to see it has been well preserved.

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4

1.26 km

Riverside Resting Spot

Highlight • River

This is a perfect place to regain your energy/take refreshments or to merely enjoy the tranquillity of the babbling waters.

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5

6.83 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

7.03 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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7

7.06 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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B

8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

1.93 km

1.09 km

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

1.39 km

1.17 km

1.03 km

300 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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