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March 8, 2025
Ramblers Retreat – The Mill Pond loop from Alton
Easy
01:28
5.23km
3.6km/h
100m
100m
Overview
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
523 m
Ramblers Retreat
Highlight • Historical Site
Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.
Tip by
2
2.23 km
Bench with Forest View
Highlight • Forest
A welcome viewing bench after the ascent.
Tip by
3
2.97 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 …
Lead smelting …
Tip by
4
3.96 km
Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale
Highlight • Trail
Earl’s Drive is the main route through Dimmingsdale.
Built by the Earl of Shrewsbury to allow his horse and carriage to travel through his private paradise, this gravelled route gives …
Built by the Earl of Shrewsbury to allow his horse and carriage to travel through his private paradise, this gravelled route gives …
Tip by
5
4.41 km
Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary
Highlight • Waterfall
A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.
Tip by
B
5.23 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.65 km
535 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.68 km
1.34 km
614 m
546 m
< 100 m
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Highest point (180 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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