Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood
Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood
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Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood
02:39
10.1km
90m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.24 km
Flint Mill Lock (Lock 17), Caldon Canal
Highlight • Historical Site
The Caldon canal is properly known as the Caldon branch of the Trent & Mersey canal, opened in 1779.
The canal runs from the junction with the Trent & Mersey canal at Etruria to its terminus at Froghall which is 17 miles in total. At Hazlehurst the Leek branch runs for 2 1/2 miles to its terminus at Leek.
The Uttoxeter branch used to leave the canal at Froghall but is now disused apart from the basin and first lock at the junction.
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1.62 km
Bridge 52 Changeover Bridge (Churnet Valley Heritage Trail)
Highlight • Historical Site
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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4.22 km
Helly's Tea Room
Highlight • Rest Area
Sadly it was closed because of Covid but I look forward to using these pleasant facilities soon.
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4.34 km
Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns
Highlight • Historical Site
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4.85 km
Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf
Highlight • Bridge
The Uttoxeter branch of the canal is derelict, but the first lock and basin at Froghall have been restored by the Caldon and Uttoxeter Canals Trust and re-opened on 23rd July 2005.
A bequest by Christine Vernon was made to the Inland Waterways Association which provided money for mooring pontoons and new stone to restore the first lock and basin of the Uttoxeter Canal.
The Uttoxeter Canal was a thirteen-mile extension of the Caldon Canal running from Froghall as far as Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, England.
It was authorised in 1797, but did not open until 1811.
With the exception of the first lock and basin at Froghall, it closed in 1849, in order that the Churnet Valley Railway could be constructed along its length.
Such is progress, I guess.
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8.13 km
Podmore Bridge (London Works Bridge, 50B)
Highlight • Bridge
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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8.64 km
Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge
Highlight • Pub
Inside it has an open log fire (always a plus!).
We didn't try the food but when we finally got near to the bar (it is very popular and maybe a little understaffed?) next to the ales were samples of each.
Outside are plenty of benches you can rest on and watch the steam trains pass by or just to take in the tranquil surroundings of the Churnet Valley and the Caldon Canal.
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8.80 km
Consall Lime Kilns
Highlight • Monument
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9.20 km
Dale Sprink
Forest
10.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.85 km
4.27 km
809 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.30 km
3.25 km
1.81 km
555 m
139 m
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