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Staffordshire Moorlands

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Lock-Up loop from Alton

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Lock-Up loop from Alton

Moderate

4.5

(4)

14

hikers

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Lock-Up loop from Alton

02:22

8.67km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

243 m

Commonwealth War Graves, Alton

Highlight • Historical Site

As memorials to the countless war dead, such places – usually referred to as "war cemeteries" – remain very important to this day. "Now, Lord, you let your servant depart …

Translated by Google •

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2

276 m

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The interior is exquisite and the clock chimes faithfully at each hour.

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3

305 m

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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4

5.92 km

Uttoxeter Canal Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

The Uttoxeter Canal was built as an extension to the Caldon Canal. It was completed in 1811. The canal was short lived, closing in 1849 to enable the building of …

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5

6.96 km

Saltersford Lane Path

Highlight • Trail

A very convenient stone path linking Denstone to Alton

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6

8.63 km

Alton Lock-Up

Highlight • Other

B

8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

1.34 km

465 m

352 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.22 km

805 m

783 m

728 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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7°C

12 %

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