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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Rushton

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Rushton

Easy

5.0

(2)

47

riders

Rudyard Lake – Leek and Rudyard Railway loop from Rushton

01:24

17.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.77 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

262 m

The Knott Inn

Highlight • Pub

Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

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2

1.63 km

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Trail

Thus avoiding the busy Beat Lane Traffic. Watch out for the fallen tree!

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3

4.02 km

View of Rudyard Lake Boathouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

4.79 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rudyard Lake is in fact a reservoir, constructed in the 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a centre for recreation thanks to the North Staffordshire Railway, which …

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5

5.42 km

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

6

9.70 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

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7

12.2 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice stop off for a freshly cut roll and a cup of tea

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8

13.8 km

Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful walk along the lake to Hunthouse Woods, you can take one or both ways by the steam train

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B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

3.11 km

1.46 km

1.09 km

973 m

442 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

3.58 km

2.70 km

603 m

292 m

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

12 %

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