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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek Tunnel Pool – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek Tunnel Pool – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek

Moderate

5.0

(6)

43

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Leek Tunnel Pool – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek

02:54

44.7km

200m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.68 km for 29 m

After 42.1 km for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.73 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

Probably best to get off the bike !!
Little tunnel through a sharp little hill.

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2

3.88 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding through here during bluebells season is an absolute joy - several kilometres of the path are blanketed with bluebells on both sides. Simply glorious.

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3

6.08 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

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4

6.10 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

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5

13.7 km

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Highlight • River

Tow path heaven all the way

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6

18.4 km

Pottery Kilns

Highlight • Structure

History

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22.2 km

Festival Park Marina

Lake

8

37.0 km

Leek Disused Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Quiet little gem of Staffordshire walking Can be ridden on gravel/mtb. It’s an alternative to Couldon canal

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9

39.2 km

Hazlehurst Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Leek branch going over the top of the Cauldon Canal

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B

44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

4.10 km

1.42 km

1.00 km

355 m

100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

2.21 km

2.15 km

1.70 km

1.38 km

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Sunday 30 August

16°C

11°C

76 %

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