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Kingsley

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Kingsley

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

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Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

03:25

12.4km

200m

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: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

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554 m

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

Highlight • Bridge

Lock No.1 of the Uttoxeter canal is located at Froghall Wharf.

The Uttoxeter branch of the canal is derelict, but the first lock and basin at Froghall have been restored …

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726 m

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

Limestone was brought to the wharf by tramway from the quarries at Caldon Low. Here it was burnt in these kilns to produce quicklime, or put directly onto canal barges for shipment to the potteries at Etruria.

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8.50 km

Devil's Staircase, Consall Woods

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The Devil's Staircase is situated in Consall Woods in Staffordshire. It consists of 200 thigh-burning steps that lead you through oak trees, wetlands and deep woods.

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8.72 km

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

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A very happily situated pub near to the lime kilns.

Inside it has an open log fire (always a plus!).

We didn't try the food but when we finally got …

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9.23 km

Podmore Bridge (London Works Bridge, 50B)

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The timber walkway beneath was replaced last year too.

It has been done to a fantastic standard.

It is heartening to see these glorious canals maintained so well for the current and future enjoyment of hikers and bikers.

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9.62 km

Flint Mill Lock (Lock 17), Caldon Canal

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This is the seventeenth and last lock on the Caldon canal. Like all locks on this canal it is a single width lock (approx 7' 6").

The Caldon canal is …

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10.0 km

Bridge 52 Changeover Bridge (Churnet Valley Heritage Trail)

Highlight • Historical Site

Made by the railway company to make space for the railway line.

It was made using recycled materials and on some of the posts you can see grooves from the horse tow ropes.

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10.8 km

Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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The gothic arch of Cherry Eye Bridge is a splendid sight, but it is its name that gives a hint to this now tranquil region's industrial past. It is named …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

4.62 km

2.60 km

421 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.78 km

2.15 km

1.48 km

871 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

4°C

62 %

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Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns

Devil's Staircase, Consall Woods

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

Podmore Bridge (London Works Bridge, 50B)

Flint Mill Lock (Lock 17), Caldon Canal

Bridge 52 Changeover Bridge (Churnet Valley Heritage Trail)

Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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