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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Leek Brook

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Leek Brook

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riders

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Leek Brook

03:20

65.7km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 km

Barnswood Scout Camp Site

Forest

21.0 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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22.0 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

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23.6 km

Downhill Section Into Macclesfield

Highlight • Cycleway

good down hill section with one set of traffic lights road surface not to bad

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33.8 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

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44.8 km

Axe Edge Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful spot in good weather and a great short cut to take you from the top of the Goyt Valley road over towards Axe Edge. In the winter it can …

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45.7 km

View of the Hills in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

49.0 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

A small village. but it does have a cafe and pub. Once you reach the village you know its downhill all the way.

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53.4 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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65.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

12.2 km

2.93 km

380 m

144 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

6.57 km

305 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

12°C

0 %

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Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Leek Brook

Railway Bridge

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Downhill Section Into Macclesfield

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Axe Edge Viewpoint

View of the Hills in Peak District National Park

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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