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Photo of Alton Castle, a ruined castle in Staffordshire, central England.

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Alton Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Alton Castle is a castle in Staffordshire. It is one of nine castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter, 9.5 km to the south.

More at the National Heritage List entry

More places to visit near Alton Castle

Photo along the Staffordshire Way, a 92-mile long-distance path running from Mow Cop to Kinver Edge, England.

Staffordshire Way

Long-distance path

Mow Cop to Kinver Edge behind the Staffordshire Knot waymark — gritstone, Cannock Chase heath and red sandstone to finish.

0.1 km SE · Staffordshire, Derbyshire & Cheshire

Photo of Alton, a village in Staffordshire, central England.

Alton

Village

Churnet Valley village framed by Pugin's fairytale Alton Castle and Towers, with steep lanes, an old lock-up and wooded riverside walks.

0.3 km SE · Staffordshire

Photo along the Limestone Way, a 46-mile long-distance path running from Castleton to Rocester, central England.

Limestone Way

Long-distance path

Through the White Peak's dales and plateau pastures from Castleton to Rocester on the Staffordshire border.

4.3 km E · Derbyshire & Staffordshire

Photo of St Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle, a church in Staffordshire, central England.

St Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle

Church near Cheadle

Pugin's jewel-box masterpiece, its slender spire outside and every inch of the interior blazing with painted, gilded Gothic Revival colour.

6.5 km W

Photo of the Peak District, a National Park in England.Iconic

Peak District

National Park near Castleton

Britain's first national park: gritstone edges in the Dark Peak, limestone dales in the White.

7.3 km NE

Photo of Ilam Estate Country Park, a country park in the Peak District, Staffordshire, central England.

Ilam Estate Country Park

Country park near Ilam

A country park in Staffordshire.

9.5 km NE