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Staffordshire Moorlands

Endon And Stanley

Leek and Rudyard Railway – The Knott Inn loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Endon And Stanley

Leek and Rudyard Railway – The Knott Inn loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

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Leek and Rudyard Railway – The Knott Inn loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

02:54

42.8km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

View of Stoke-on-Trent

Highlight • Other

15.5 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

Tip by

23.9 km

Barnswood Scout Camp Site

Forest

26.0 km

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Trail

Thus avoiding the busy Beat Lane Traffic. Watch out for the fallen tree!

Tip by

27.4 km

The Knott Inn

Highlight • Pub

Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

Tip by

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

6.61 km

4.44 km

1.56 km

117 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

2.61 km

2.40 km

1.74 km

303 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

19°C

12°C

96 %

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Leek and Rudyard Railway – The Knott Inn loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

View of Stoke-on-Trent

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

The Knott Inn

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