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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Thorncliffe Road Climb – The Roaches loop from Leek

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Thorncliffe Road Climb – The Roaches loop from Leek

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Thorncliffe Road Climb – The Roaches loop from Leek

01:36

24.0km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

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4.23 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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9.17 km

Roaches Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with tasty cakes just below the roaches

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9.88 km

The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Worth the climb, even on an overcast day. Plenty of pedestrians, cars and dogs plus steep, potholed, gravelly descents to be aware of.

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16.2 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

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23.0 km

Leek Memorial Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Good spot for a meet up and roll out

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

3.81 km

1.20 km

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

3.62 km

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Thorncliffe Road Climb – The Roaches loop from Leek

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Roaches Tea Rooms

The Roaches

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Leek Memorial Clock Tower

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