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The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

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The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

02:50

10.1km

190m

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: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 km

Longshaw Wood

Forest

3.20 km

The Chained Oak

Highlight • Natural

"On an autumn night, the Earl of Shrewsbury was returning to his home at Alton Towers when an old woman suddenly appeared in the road ahead of his horse and …

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4.68 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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5.33 km

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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5.98 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6.16 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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6.56 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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8.66 km

Cotton Brook

Highlight • Forest

Take the path following the course of the Cotton Brook, which flows through the heart of the reserve, and you will find a wonderful diverse range of habitats from steep …

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8.93 km

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Yet another fairy sculpture. Be sure to look for others!

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

1.28 km

411 m

249 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.75 km

1.28 km

1.11 km

896 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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The Chained Oak – Ramblers Retreat loop from Oakamoor

The Chained Oak

Alton Bridge Hotel

Toothill Wood

Ramblers Retreat

The Lord's Bridge

Reproduction Cast Iron Milepost

Cotton Brook

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

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