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Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Teanford

Hard

6

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Toothill Wood loop from Teanford

02:19

34.4km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.8 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Temple Wood

Forest

2

11.8 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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3

11.9 km

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was founded by Sir Percival Heywood,  who employed George Edward Street to design it.  Street was a great architect associated with the “Gothic revival”,  ranking alongside Pugin and …

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4

17.0 km

Duck Dip Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

19.3 km

Alton Towers

Highlight • Settlement

What can one say?
An extremely popular theme park with stunning gardens.


There are many spectacular walks around this region without venturing inside the park though 😉

Tip by

6

23.9 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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7

23.9 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8

24.6 km

Toothill Wood

Highlight • Forest

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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9

26.0 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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B

34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

274 m

141 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

12.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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