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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Rudyard Lake – The Knott Inn loop from Leek

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Rudyard Lake – The Knott Inn loop from Leek

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Rudyard Lake – The Knott Inn loop from Leek

01:51

29.0km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.04 km for 9 m

After 27.2 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.71 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4.75 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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6.41 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

7.90 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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9.27 km

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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9.51 km

Narrow Rural Road with Steep Incline and Scenic Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are some decent climbs out there for those seeking a thrill 🤗

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13.9 km

View of Bosley Viaduct from Cloudside

Highlight • Climb

top of the Bosley cloud hill climb on road bike. a real good test for fitness.

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14.0 km

View of Rushton and the Viaduct from Cloudside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty decent panorama view over Rushton from the Cloudside

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25.0 km

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

7.82 km

2.17 km

1.60 km

442 m

162 m

102 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

7.66 km

5.06 km

1.75 km

263 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Rudyard Lake – The Knott Inn loop from Leek

Rudyard Lake Café

Rudyard Lake

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

The Knott Inn

Narrow Rural Road with Steep Incline and Scenic Views

View of Bosley Viaduct from Cloudside

View of Rushton and the Viaduct from Cloudside

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

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