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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Oakamoor

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Oakamoor

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Farmyard Fairy Sculptures – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Oakamoor

02:07

7.14km

210m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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601 m

The Dragon's Keep Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural

Another very cute find as you are weaving your way around Cotton Dell. (See what I did there 😁)

Tip by

885 m

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Be sure to look in the direction of the private farm and see if you can spot the wonderful fairies that adorn the grounds.

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4.88 km

Oakamoor War Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

A rather apt yew tree stands proudly over this memorial area.

Planters full of flowers with name tributes adorn the garden with well placed seating too.

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4.95 km

Oakamoor Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Village Clock installed on the hall to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Be sure to look UP to see the fairy on the rooftop.

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5.14 km

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

The weir and sluice gates were built in the 18th century to power strip mills owned by Thomas Patten.

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5.21 km

The Cricketers

Highlight • Pub

A dog friendly pub with a nice beer garden next to the River Churnet.

No food is served.

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5.22 km

Dell Filling Station

Highlight • Structure

Derelict for decades but was sold for £1500 a few years ago with the intention of becoming a quirky cafe.

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5.26 km

Oakamoor Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

The kilns at Oakamoor were continuous draw kilns. The kiln was a brick lined pot with a stone face, built into a bank. Being on a bank made it easier …

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7.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

2.28 km

941 m

121 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.65 km

1.55 km

941 m

815 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Farmyard Fairy Sculptures – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Oakamoor

The Dragon's Keep Tree Stump

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Oakamoor War Memorial Garden

Oakamoor Village Hall

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

The Cricketers

Dell Filling Station

Oakamoor Limekilns

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