Around Alton
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At the castle gate, head straight down the track to the right of St Peter’s Church. At the main road, head right, down the hill to the river and the Bridge House Hotel. Head left along a metalled road, past the hotel, going straight ahead where the road goes round to the left, along the base of Toothill Wood. Just after the road goes round an obvious hairpin bend, follow a wide track into the woods on the left, shown by a public bridleway sign. After 400yds (366m) go right off the track down a less obvious trail which will bring you out at Dimmings Dale car park and the Ramblers Retreat Tea Room.
Go through the car park to the right of the tea room and then continue straight on following signs for the Staffordshire Way. Pass the smelting mill and lake on your left, and continue straight on at the end of the lake, staying to the right of the impressive stone house.
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