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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

00:58

8.80km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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362 m

Oakamoor Heritage Trail Picnic Site & Car Park

Highlight • Trail

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

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472 m

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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2.37 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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2.40 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

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3.62 km

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Highlight • Waterfall

A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.

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4.72 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

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6.12 km

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

Highlight • Structure

The smelting mill is now much altered and is a private residence, but the former mill pond is a very popular place with walkers in National Trust's Dimmingsdale.

Lead smelting …

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6.47 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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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

1.97 km

1.11 km

734 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

2.14 km

1.33 km

907 m

380 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Ramblers Retreat – The Lord's Bridge loop from Oakamoor

Oakamoor Heritage Trail Picnic Site & Car Park

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Ramblers Retreat

Ramblers Retreat Café

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Threap Wood

Dimmingsdale Mill Pond

The Lord's Bridge

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