Dimmingsdale Car Park where our Alton adventure will begin
Get ready for a crisp November stroll with Lee as your guide through the tranquil Dimmingsdale woods…
This circular forest walk is all about enjoying nature’s slower pace, spotting Winter wildlife, and stretching your legs in the crisp November air.
Expect gentle hills, frosty paths, and plenty of opportunities to take in the seasonal scenery.
The plan
We’ll start promptly at 9:30am from Dimmingsdale Car Park and follow a circular route through the forest. The path may be slippery underfoot, with exposed tree roots and potential frost, so please take care. Hiking poles are encouraged to keep you steady.
We’ll walk at a comfortable pace, giving time to appreciate the plants and wildlife around us. The walk will finish with a well-earned pot of tea at the Ramblers Retreat Café. It’ll be the perfect end to a crisp Autumn morning.
In a nutshell
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
Start Time: 9:30am prompt
Finish Time: Around midday
Start Point: Dimmingsdale Car Park, Red Road, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4BU
OS Grid Reference: SK 0625 4313
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Toilets: Available at the Ramblers Retreat Café from 10:00am
Walk Type: 3 – Somewhat Demanding — basic fitness and good mobility required
Dogs: Not permitted on this walk
What to bring
Make sure you’re prepared for whatever the weather throws at us. Here’s what we recommend:
- Walking boots (or at least suitable walking shoes)
- Quick-drying trousers or leggings (not jeans)
- Warm layers: base layer/t-shirt, mid-layer or fleece, padded coat, waterproof coat and trousers
- Hat and gloves (or sunglasses if we’re lucky!)
- Personal medications if needed (e.g. inhaler)
- Around 1 litre of water or cold drink
- Small, leakproof flask of tea or coffee for the rest stop
- Snacks or sweets for energy
- Binoculars for spotting birds and wildlife, including Sparrowhawks and Red Kites
- Fully charged mobile phone and emergency contact details
- Small backpack to carry your essentials comfortably
- Hiking poles for support on slippery or hilly sections
Fitness level guide
1: Very Easy – can be done without training
2: Easy – possible without preparation
3: Somewhat Demanding – basic fitness required
4: Moderately Difficult – good fitness and mobility required
5: Demanding – good fitness essential; prior training recommended
6: Very Demanding – very good fitness and previous training essential
After the walk, we’ll head to the Ramblers Retreat Café for a nice brew. Pure bliss.
Fancy it?
This is a great opportunity to enjoy an invigorating woodland walk before Winter is upon us. Lee will lead the way, so you can expect a relaxed but engaging adventure through the forest. Sights, sounds, and seasonal charm.
We look forward to welcoming you on Friday 28th November for another inspiring Walk Talk Action experience.
Do you need our help?
To find out more about how Walk Talk Action can help, you can email Teri at info@walktalkaction.co.uk Or, if you’d like to join one of our sessions, you can complete our application form.
