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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

View of The Roaches – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

View of The Roaches – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

Moderate

5.0

(1)

50

riders

View of The Roaches – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

01:55

33.4km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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After 394 m for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.08 km

Brough Park Skate Park and Pond

Highlight • Lake

2

5.26 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep, Steady, Steep, Steady. Cracker of a climb that leads to amazing views back over Tittesworth and The Roaches

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3

6.90 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

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4

9.04 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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5

11.9 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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6

17.6 km

View of The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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7

20.7 km

Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Tittesworth Reservoir is a great place to visit. Various walking loops are signposted, the longest one taking you all the way around the reservoir. It is usually relatively quiet and dog friendly.

Tip by

8

21.2 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

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B

33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

1.44 km

976 m

513 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

5.79 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

10°C

4°C

20 %

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