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Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Denstone

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Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Denstone

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Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Denstone

00:57

8.62km

100m

Running

Moderate run. 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 2, 2026

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924 m

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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4.22 km

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Looks more like a quirky headstone than a village sign 😆

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4.50 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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4.95 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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4.98 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5.01 km

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 …

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6.68 km

Saltersford Lane Path

Highlight • Trail

A very convenient stone path linking Denstone to Alton

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

1.69 km

860 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

1.82 km

1.70 km

685 m

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

44 %

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Uttoxeter Canal Remains – Alton Bridge Hotel loop from Denstone

Uttoxeter Canal Remains

Alton Mill and Village Sign

Alton Bridge Hotel

St John's Church and Former Hospital, Alton

St Peter's Church

Commonwealth War Graves, Alton

Saltersford Lane Path

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