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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

Moderate

3.0

(1)

4

riders

Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

01:52

27.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.3 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.97 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before turning left, head to the viewing point, it's worth a look.

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2

11.1 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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3

11.7 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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4

12.4 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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5

13.0 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

13.0 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

13.1 km

Earl's Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just stop and let it all in...

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17.2 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

27.3 km

Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

3.08 km

1.62 km

1.03 km

710 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

8.29 km

3.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 25 May

30°C

16°C

55 %

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