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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Mermaid Pool – Wincle Brewery loop from Leek

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Mermaid Pool – Wincle Brewery loop from Leek

Moderate

4.5

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Mermaid Pool – Wincle Brewery loop from Leek

02:17

40.1km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.40 km for 72 m

After 39.8 km for 258 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.62 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

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10.8 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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13.6 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

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Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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19.5 km

You will love this lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Glorious, quiet sweeping country lanes, a joy to cycle along.

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20.4 km

View from Burntcliff Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from up here, followed by a great descent in whichever direction you are going

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23.1 km

Allgreave Switchback

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Looking on to the switchback in Allgreave that bends around a tiny chapel.

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26.4 km

Wincle Brewery

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect place for a break. We got some fresh beer from the brewery shop and had our lunch on the picnic tables outside.

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40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

794 m

661 m

618 m

315 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

8.25 km

345 m

134 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 9 May

13°C

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Mermaid Pool – Wincle Brewery loop from Leek

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Mermaid Pool

View of Ramshaw Rocks

You will love this lane

View from Burntcliff Top

Allgreave Switchback

Wincle Brewery

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