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Ramblers Retreat Car Park

(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)
 
The Ramblers Retreat offers a wide range of refreshments in a relaxed licensed restaurant. The spacious car park, permissive way marked walk and beautiful surroundings make this a popular destination for walkers.

How to get there:

Ramblers Retreat Car Park is in Dimmings Dale.
From Alton follow the signs for Alton Towers. At the bottom of the steep hill turn off the main road and follow the River Churnet down the Red Road. The car park is 0.5 miles on your left.
Alton is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SK 064 434
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Dimmings Dale is an excellent starting point for either a gentle short walk or can form the start or end of bigger or series of walks to Hawksmoor, Okamoor, Farley, Alton, Threapwood and beyond. I did 11 mile the other day using various paths starting and finishing at the rambler retreat.

James, 31/May/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

good choice of types of walks and good food at start and end of the walk

Anonymous, 11/Sep/2009

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View along the forest walk in Dimmings Dale, North Staffordshire

Facilities and Activities

ToiletsInformationParkingRefreshments
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Refreshments

Woodland walk leaflets are available for purchase from the Ramblers Retreat Restaurant.

Contact:

Cannock Chase
01889 586593
e-mail: info-cannock@forestry.gsi.gov.uk