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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Manifold Valley – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Alstonefield

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Manifold Valley – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Alstonefield

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Manifold Valley – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Alstonefield

05:22

71.7km

1,300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.9 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

344 m

Alstonefield Village

Highlight • Settlement

Such a quaint little village! The pub is fab too.

Tip by

3.90 km

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and admire the view after a tough climb.

Tip by

4.09 km

Steep Descent to Manifold Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It’s super steep and the twists and turns make it treacherous. Top tip, you can fry an egg on your rotas at the bottom of you’re peckish from holding on so tight.

Tip by

6.07 km

Manifold Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful path running along the stream. Perfect place to take a break and admire the scenery.

Tip by

35.7 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before turning left, head to the viewing point, it's worth a look.

Tip by

37.5 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

38.6 km

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet track with good views of the surrounding countryside. Be considerate of other users and take care not to startle horses (and their riders)!

Tip by

40.4 km

Threap Wood

Forest

66.0 km

Lodge Lane Farm Track

Highlight • Forest

Cute farm track through rolling fields and dense hedgerows. The ancient oaks that line the trail are magnificent!

Tip by

71.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.6 km

9.34 km

7.76 km

1.53 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

12.5 km

9.57 km

5.18 km

1.69 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Manifold Valley – View of Croxden Quarry loop from Alstonefield

Alstonefield Village

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Steep Descent to Manifold Trail

Manifold Valley

View of Croxden Quarry

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Lodge Lane Farm Track

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