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Rushton

Waterfall Near Heaton – Wincle Brewery loop from Rushton

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Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

Waterfall Near Heaton – Wincle Brewery loop from Rushton

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Waterfall Near Heaton – Wincle Brewery loop from Rushton

03:31

12.7km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.81 km

Waterfall Near Heaton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely incredible waterfall outside Heaton, typically with few crowds as well.

Tip by

3.82 km

Weir on the river Dane

Highlight • Structure

Same place, same bike, different tires 😁

Tip by

4.07 km

River Dean

Highlight • River

A lovely stretch of the River Dean meandering through peaceful meadows occupied by grazing sheep. Quiet and serene 😌

Tip by

5.40 km

Wincle Brewery

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect place for a break. We got some fresh beer from the brewery shop and had our lunch on the picnic tables outside.

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5.70 km

Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

An extremely popular pub, you need to reserve a table if you’re eating.

theshipinnwinclefood.co.uk

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10.9 km

Connelly Signpost on the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from Rudyard track to Rushton car park down the steps located be the side of an old railway bridge. You will have to dismount your bike as this is a footpath 😁

Tip by

10.9 km

Rudyard Disused Railway Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From the little car park by the Knott Inn cross the street onto a path

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11.9 km

The Knott Inn

Highlight • Pub

Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

5.52 km

798 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.43 km

1.64 km

1.07 km

508 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Waterfall Near Heaton – Wincle Brewery loop from Rushton

Waterfall Near Heaton

Weir on the river Dane

River Dean

Wincle Brewery

Ship Inn

Connelly Signpost on the Gritstone Trail

Rudyard Disused Railway Track

The Knott Inn

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