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East Staffordshire Group

We are the East Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in the East Staffordshire area to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting from Denstone we follow the Churnet Way to Lords Bridge then over towards The Ramblers Retreat for a coffee break. After our break we climb up through Toothill Wood past Toothill Rock ( on a clear day there are beautiful views ) then onto Alton village for our lunch. 
From Alton we make our way to Denstone College then back towards Denstone Village, at this point if we wish we could add on an extra loop and drop onto JCB Lake before we head back to the starting point. 
Denstone Farm Shop ( opposite where we park ) will be open until 5.30pm, I recommend a mooch if you have never visited. 

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Mainly good paths, some muddy fields, steps up through Toothill Wood. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 10013 40997
Nearest postcode:
ST14 5DG
what3words:
frown.funded.duck
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking is in a lay-by and limited space, if possible please try to car share.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking