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Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Biddulph Valley Way – Rudyard Lake loop from Ford Green Hall

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Biddulph Valley Way – Rudyard Lake loop from Ford Green Hall

Moderate

4.6

(5)

21

riders

Biddulph Valley Way – Rudyard Lake loop from Ford Green Hall

02:59

44.2km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.1 km for 72 m

After 31.9 km for 131 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.75 km

Bench at Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Country Park

Highlight • Structure

2

5.75 km

Bench

Highlight • Structure

3

7.25 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

A great traffic free route from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton

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26.6 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

27.0 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

27.7 km

Back Wood

Forest

7

28.3 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 …

Tip by

8

28.3 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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34.7 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Lake

10

36.5 km

Narrowboats on the Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Some are beautifully painted with exquisite detail.

Tip by

11

37.3 km

Hazlehurst Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Leek branch going over the top of the Cauldon Canal

Tip by

12

38.1 km

Hazlehurst Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Where the Cauldon Canal meets the Leek branch.

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B

44.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

10.2 km

8.78 km

3.50 km

1.22 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

11.4 km

8.83 km

3.33 km

1.55 km

570 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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