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East Staffordshire

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

Moderate

5.0

(4)

44

hikers

Uttoxeter Canal Remains – The Lord's Bridge loop from Denstone

03:50

14.9km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

55 m

End of the Churnet Valley Cycleway in Denstone

Highlight • Settlement

Be sure to check the information boards and look around Denstone village whilst here.

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2

1.03 km

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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2.30 km

Crump Wood

Forest

4

4.39 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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5

5.34 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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6

5.74 km

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

Highlight • Historical Site

A very welcome waymark along the hike. One of many useful mileposts identically cast as the 1800 ones which are still to be found along the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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7

7.18 km

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be boiled first for human consumption but perfect for dogs as my Cookie can vouch for.

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8

7.29 km

Oakamoor Heritage Trail Picnic Site & Car Park

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic parking area for visiting Oakamoor. Clean toilet facilities too!

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9

14.6 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

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B

14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

820 m

359 m

201 m

101 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

1.14 km

474 m

270 m

104 m

101 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

8°C

85 %

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