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Staffordshire Moorlands

Waterhouses

Mermaid Pool – Wetton Mill Tea Room loop from Waterhouses

Staffordshire Moorlands

Waterhouses

Mermaid Pool – Wetton Mill Tea Room loop from Waterhouses

Moderate

4.0

(2)

riders

Mermaid Pool – Wetton Mill Tea Room loop from Waterhouses

02:18

43.6km

590m

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: May 28, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

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

After 20.9 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 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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13.6 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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19.7 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

21.0 km

Cairn's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

For hikers and bikers alike, great food, good prices, what more do you need after a day in the hills.

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21.0 km

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with some great cafes and pubs.

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21.7 km

Longnor to Hulme End Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cracking stretch of road between Longnor and Hulme End, passing through the village of Sheen on the way. Quiet road and gentle gradients, with great views of the Derbyshire countryside.

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33.4 km

Wetton Mill Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Wetton Mill tea room serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Plenty of safe bike parking and outdoor space.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

9.22 km

1.36 km

666 m

498 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

12.3 km

514 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Mermaid Pool – Wetton Mill Tea Room loop from Waterhouses

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Mermaid Pool

Cairn's Coffee Shop

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Longnor to Hulme End Scenic Route

Wetton Mill Tea Room

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