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Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

Moderate

3

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Rocester

03:47

52.2km

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 171 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

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

2

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

31.4 km

Hightshutt

Forest

33.0 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

5

38.4 km

View of Croxden Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

6

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

7

43.2 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

Tip by

8

44.7 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

9

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

10

50.3 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

Tip by

B

52.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

7.78 km

6.09 km

1.52 km

802 m

694 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

11.6 km

9.16 km

2.91 km

1.62 km

1.07 km

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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