Cheadle is a market town in the Staffordshire Moorlands, offering a compelling destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The region's appeal stems from its location as a gateway to the Churnet Valley and its close proximity to the Peak District National Park. Several local nature reserves and country parks, including RSPB Coombes Valley and National Trust's Hawksmoor Nature Reserve, contribute to the diverse landscape. This area provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
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7.36km
02:06
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.53km
00:46
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:01
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.1km
02:49
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:54
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:38
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48.3km
02:47
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:07
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49.9km
02:10
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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02:07
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10.3km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:55
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:51
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.7km
02:35
420m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.3km
02:23
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.7km
01:27
240m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.3km
02:20
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cheadle, located in the Staffordshire Moorlands, offers diverse outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The area serves as a gateway to the Churnet Valley and is near the Peak District National Park.
Cheadle provides various hiking options, from challenging hillside paths to accessible, level trails. Notable areas for hiking include the Churnet Valley, RSPB Coombes Valley, and National Trust's Hawksmoor Nature Reserve. More information on routes is available in the Hiking around Cheadle guide.
Yes, Cheadle offers numerous road cycling routes with varying difficulties. Some routes feature mostly well-paved surfaces, while others include unpaved segments. Details on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Cheadle guide.
Beyond road cycling, Cheadle provides options for touring and gravel biking. The Churnet Valley Greenway is a level, traffic-free former railway track suitable for cycling. Guides like Cycling around Cheadle and Gravel biking around Cheadle offer further details.
Cheadle and its surrounding areas include routes suitable for mountain biking. These trails allow exploration of the diverse terrain. Specific mountain biking routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Cheadle guide.
Running trails in Cheadle allow for exploration of the local landscape. Options are available for various fitness levels. The Running Trails around Cheadle guide provides information on suitable routes.
Cheadle offers accessible, level paths suitable for beginners and those seeking easier walks. The Churnet Valley Greenway is a traffic-free option for walking. The Easy hikes around Cheadle guide highlights suitable routes.
The region features the Churnet Valley, often called 'Little Switzerland,' and is close to the Peak District National Park. Other notable sites include RSPB Coombes Valley, National Trust's Hawksmoor Nature Reserve, Consall Country Park, Dimmingsdale, and Hales Hall Pool.
The komoot community has contributed more than 100 routes in Cheadle. These routes have received an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 ratings. More than 12,000 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Cheadle, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Running, MTB, Road Cycling, General Cycling, Gravel Biking, and Easy Hikes.
The official website for Cheadle Town Council is cheadletowncouncil.org.uk. This site provides information regarding local governance and community services.
Cheadle Town Council can be contacted by phone at 01538 754288. For general tourist information, the Councils Connect one-stop-shop can be reached at 01538 483864 or 01538 483874.

