Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Cheadle

Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

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Toothill Wood – Ramblers Retreat loop from Cheadle

01:53

27.9km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 375 m for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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407 m

Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

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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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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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12.3 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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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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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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13.2 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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13.4 km