Dimmings Dale

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About Dimmings Dale

At Dimmings Dale the Forestry Commission has turned an aristocrat's dream into a delight for everyone. Magnificent drives built by the Earl of Shrewsbury have been incorporated in the Valley walk. Visitors to this North Staffordshire beauty spot can now stroll where fine carriages once carried gentry on pleasure trips. The rolling hills and dramatic sandstone outcrops make a visit to this woodland a delight at any time of the year. The terrain is steep in some places but low level strolls around the magnificent pools are popular with many visitors. Some of the land is in private ownership and visitors are asked to respect this.

How to get there:

Alton is the nearest town or village.

All roads are clearly signed for Alton Towers situated just outside the Village of Alton. Dimmings Dale is situated between Alton and Alton towers, turn off the main road at the valley bottom and follow the river Churnet past the public houses and along the Red Road.

OS Grid Reference: SK 05 44
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Ramblers Retreat Car Park

The carriage ride, part of the Forest Walk in Dimmings Dale, North Staffordshire

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Contact:

Cannock Chase

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

User Comments

5 Stars
A wonderful peaceful place.Dog loves the walk,kids love the splashing in water and woodland walk,husband is a big fan of refreshments at Ramblers retreat as do the kids sitting in sheds in garden,so all that makes for a happy mum/wife too!!

Jones family, 22/Feb/2012

5 Stars
hi is it possible to plant a memorial tree at dimmingsdale my husband john cameron was a bird ringer there and put up many nest boxes on the trees there with a view to ringing the pied flycatcher chicks, his friends have taken it over scince his sudden death 7 years ago now.please email any info you have thanks

mrs marcia cameron, 5/Jan/2012

5 Stars
I stumbled on this walk having dropped my teenagers at 'you know where'; and I don't remember the last time I discovered such a wonderful place without planning it. It is just beautiful, and a credit to all those involved in it's upkeep!

Brendan O'Connell, 28/Oct/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at info-cannock@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

What's of interest

The Ramblers Retreat situated just off the car park provides refreshments and a licensed restaurant.