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Ramble from Alton

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Overview

Walking from Alton through woodland via Dimmingsdale to Old Furnace, then via ridge to Great Gate, with an  opportunity to visit St Giles church and Croxden Abbey. Then via fields back to Alton.

 

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
310.9m / 1020ft
Type:
circular

One steep descent, and fields could be muddy. Some short stretches on road.

Parking at Alton Village Hall, Hurstones Lane, Alton ST10 4AP

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 07402 42054
Nearest postcode:
ST10 4AP
what3words:
feasted.capers.lookout
Start time:
10:00 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE