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Walk #595: A circular walk from Denstone to Alton

 

P20032291426 Croxden Abbey.
     
P20032291392 The railway trackbed between Denstone and Alton.
P20032291426 Croxden Abbey.
     
P20032291392 The railway trackbed between Denstone and Alton.

General Data

Date Walked 29/02/2004
County Staffordshire
Start Location Denstone car park
End Location Denstone car park
Start time 07.30
End time 10.23
Distance 8.0 miles
Description A short but very entertaining walk, taking in Alton Towers, a castle, a ruined abbey and my old school.
Pack Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor HotRock rucksack, which was filled with my waterproof leggings, water bottle, trainers and a couple of spare shirts, together with the usual assortment of odds and ends.
Condition I feel absolutely fine after this walk, which is to be expected after such a short distance. My legs and feet had not suffered after yesterday's walk, which made this walk all the more en