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Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Leek

Leek Tunnel Pool – Birchall Footpath loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

Moderate

12

riders

Leek Tunnel Pool – Birchall Footpath loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

02:15

33.5km

440m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 741 m for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

726 m

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

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

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2

3.06 km

Birchall Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Newly laid public footpath section from leek to leekbrook.

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3

7.82 km

16% Steep Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fantastic rural area to watch during steady climb

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9.57 km

Ferny Hill Wood

Forest

9.94 km

RSPB Coombes Valley

Nature Reserve

6

15.7 km

Steep Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

Nice quiet short sharp attack

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7

16.4 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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8

21.2 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

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B

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

3.32 km

2.40 km

795 m

589 m

131 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

11.2 km

2.70 km

664 m

536 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

19°C

12°C

39 %

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