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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Leek

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Leek

Moderate

30

runners

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Leek

01:01

9.52km

100m

Running

Moderate run. 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 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

520 m

Leek Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place for walking a dog or even gravelling just off the Woodcroft Road

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2

2.05 km

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

3

4.10 km

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely ride all along the edge of Rudyard Lake

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4

4.86 km

Blondin Statue

Highlight • Monument

Look up or you might walk straight past it 😊

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5

4.88 km

View of Rudyard Lake from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view up the lake from the dam, easy access to the Rudyard railway, lovely ice creams etc from the cafe

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6

5.05 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 …

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7

5.09 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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8

5.23 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

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B

9.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

1.49 km

1.35 km

640 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

3.44 km

900 m

403 m

< 100 m

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