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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

Moderate

3.0

(3)

44

hikers

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

02:17

8.83km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.68 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

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2

4.24 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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3

4.45 km

Blondin Statue

Highlight • Monument

Look up or you might walk straight past it 😊

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4

4.46 km

View of Rudyard Lake from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view up the lake from the dam, easy access to the Rudyard railway, lovely ice creams etc from the cafe

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5

4.62 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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6

5.23 km

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely ride all along the edge of Rudyard Lake

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7

5.30 km

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

8.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

1.65 km

602 m

120 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

2.06 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

79 %

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