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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Tittesworth

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Tittesworth

Hard

4

riders

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Tittesworth

01:58

30.5km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

5.17 km

View of The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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2

12.9 km

View of The Roaches

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good place to stop and take a breather, and enjoy the view

Tip by

3

15.0 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

Tip by

4

16.4 km

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Trail

Thus avoiding the busy Beat Lane Traffic. Watch out for the fallen tree!

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17.9 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

18.2 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

7

19.5 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rudyard Lake is in fact a reservoir, constructed in the 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a centre for recreation thanks to the North Staffordshire Railway, which …

Tip by

8

19.6 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice stop off for a freshly cut roll and a cup of tea

Tip by

9

19.7 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

Tip by

10

27.8 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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B

30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

5.77 km

2.43 km

1.77 km

1.20 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

9.22 km

6.76 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

26°C

14°C

58 %

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