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Stoke/Newcastle Group

We welcome walkers of all abilities to join us, support our national compaigning and enjoy our guided walks.

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

This route takes in a disused railway track past Alton.  We then walk over the Churnet and up the steps to Town End Alton.  Up to Toothill Woods and down Raikes Dale.  Continuing up and over Dimmingsdale to Old Furnace.  We then return up and over the lane to Oakamoor.

Thursday, 7 December 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 05200 44601
Nearest postcode:
ST10 3AG
what3words:
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Start time:
10:15 am

Oakamoor picnic area.

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