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The Lord's Bridge – Ramblers Retreat Loop from Alton

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The Lord's Bridge – Ramblers Retreat Loop from Alton

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May 29, 2022

The Lord's Bridge – Ramblers Retreat Loop from Alton

Easy

01:53

6.94km

3.7km/h

100m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.12 km

The Lord's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A listed early 19th century bridge of ashlar construction. the bridge has a single arch over the river and two smaller arches either side.

Probably built for the Earls of …

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1.30 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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3.37 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

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4.43 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.

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4.50 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 …

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5.47 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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6.74 km

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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6.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

580 m

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

789 m

557 m

546 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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The Lord's Bridge – Ramblers Retreat Loop from Alton

The Lord's Bridge

Ramblers Retreat

Threap Wood

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Earl’s Drive, Dimmingsdale

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Alton Railway Station (Churnet Valley Line)

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