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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

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18

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Alton

01:20

4.83km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

399 m

Alton Lock-Up

Highlight • Other

2

2.22 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

2.40 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 …

Tip by

4

2.51 km

Scenic Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5

3.43 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

3.71 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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7

4.16 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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8

4.19 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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B

4.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.67 km

411 m

194 m

149 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

1.35 km

864 m

487 m

415 m

173 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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