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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Hazelhurst Junction – Leek Tunnel Pool loop from Leek

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Hazelhurst Junction – Leek Tunnel Pool loop from Leek

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Hazelhurst Junction – Leek Tunnel Pool loop from Leek

01:12

20.6km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.5 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.45 km

Bridlepath to Horton

Highlight • Climb

starts off nice and steady, bit of a steep climb at the end (path continues through the gate at the bottom of the hill)

Tip by

11.5 km

Endon Ford

Highlight • River

11.5 km

Stone Bridge and Ford in Rural Village

Highlight • Structure

It's easily passable on a bike with grippy tyres

Tip by

12.4 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

Tip by

14.1 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

Tip by

14.1 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

Tip by

16.3 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.

Tip by

17.5 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.55 km

1.54 km

836 m

381 m

274 m

102 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

6.25 km

5.53 km

1.07 km

920 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

15°C

6°C

49 %

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Hazelhurst Junction – Leek Tunnel Pool loop from Leek

Bridlepath to Horton

Endon Ford

Stone Bridge and Ford in Rural Village

Leek Disused Railway

Caldon Canal

Hazelhurst Junction

Bluebell Woods

Leek Tunnel Pool

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