Dimmingsdale

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Feed your soul within the tranquil surroundings of Dimmingsdale, North Staffordshire's hidden beauty spot

Once an aristocrat's dream, Dimmingsdale is now a delight for everyone.

Come and stroll down magnificent drives built by the Earl of Shrewsbury, where fine carriages once rode. The rolling countryside provides an abundance of woodland, streams, ponds and lakes which will transport you to a place of peace and calm.

Make sure to stop off for a drink and snack at the Rambler’s Retreat which offers a wide range of refreshments in a relaxed setting.

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Things to do

Walking at Dimmingsdale

Dimmingsdale has several different paths you can take, each one as beautiful as the next. 

The terrain is steep in some places but low level strolls around the magnificent pools...

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Nearby forests

Black rocks landscape

Black Rocks

The wood takes it's name from a sizable gritstone outcrop called Black Rocks and forms part of a larger woodland called Cromford Moor. The area is managed in partnership with...

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A bridge by the fairoak pools at Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest

With way marked trails for woodland walks, children’s play areas, Go Ape, orienteering trails and even a dog activity trail, you will not be stuck for something to do at Cannock...

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Waterfall over rocks

Shining Cliff Wood

Located near Cromford, Shining Cliff is ancient woodland which was part of the royal hunting forest of Duffield Frith and is now designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest...

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Walking trail at Forty Acre Piece

Matlock Moors

Comprising of seven coniferous woodlands, Matlock Moors is not short of great walking opportunities.

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