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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Longford Old Mill loop from Teanford

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Longford Old Mill loop from Teanford

Moderate

10

riders

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Longford Old Mill loop from Teanford

03:21

66.2km

620m

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 19, 2026

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After 33.6 km for 1.53 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.32 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains of the church, infirmary and abbots house remain.
Now managed by English Heritage it's open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday. Entry is free.

Tip by

16.7 km

The Spinney

Forest

3

23.9 km

Weir and Bridge Over the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

Peaceful ride

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4

24.0 km

The First Cheese Factory in England

Highlight • Other

Now a private house with a plaque on the wall recording its original use.

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5

24.0 km

Longford Old Mill

Highlight • Structure

Very scenic house opposite the old cheese factory in Longford. Now a private house so no access. It is almost obligatory for every cyclist passing to stop to admire and take a photo.

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6

35.8 km

Ashe Hall Buddhist Meditation Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Closed Mondays. Opportunity for a free 20 minute meditation session if you are there for 12:30 on certain days (including Wednesday).

Tip by

7

49.4 km

Vernon's Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ancient Oak Tree

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63.5 km

Temple Wood

Forest

B

66.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.9 km

1.49 km

411 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

25.6 km

1.17 km

411 m

410 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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