Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

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Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

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Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

03:46

51.9km

800m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

17.5 km

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

It has a free car park and is conveniently placed for the Manifold Trail.

Tip by

27.3 km

Oakamoor Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Village Clock installed on the hall to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Be sure to look UP to see the fairy on the rooftop.

Tip by

33.0 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

38.4 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

41.3 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

43.1 km

Threap Wood

Forest

43.5 km

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Highlight • Waterfall

A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.

Tip by

44.6 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

Tip by

44.7 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.

Tip by

45.0 km

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

Tip by

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

7.35 km

6.05 km

1.64 km

845 m

658 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

11.7 km

9.24 km

2.64 km

1.69 km

792 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

8°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Oakamoor Village Hall

View of Croxden Quarry

Gravel Track With Countryside Views

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Ramblers Retreat Café

Ramblers Retreat

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

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