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Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross) – Woodland Percussion Area loop from Leek Brook

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross) – Woodland Percussion Area loop from Leek Brook

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Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross) – Woodland Percussion Area loop from Leek Brook

02:32

8.93km

200m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

Cheddleton Station, Churnet Valley Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a must visit location!

They have lots of events throughout the year usually.

Step back in time and have a browse around.
Be sure to look inside too.
It is stuck in a time warp.

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2.74 km

Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross)

Highlight • Monument

“The cross near Fernyhill (SJ989523) - usually known as the Butter Cross - is traditionally supposed to have been used as a place for buying and selling. It was restored …

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5.62 km

Carved Wooden Bench With Valley View

Highlight • Structure

Just off the beaten path with beautiful views.

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6.01 km

Woodland Percussion Area

Highlight • Structure

6.34 km

RSPB Coombes Valley Visitor Centre and Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

I was not able to enter today due to Covid restrictions but it has convenient toilets and decent parking.

Please bear in mind that there is a £4 parking charge.

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8.35 km

Farm Gate Near Milking Cows

Highlight • Rest Area

GRVL trail runs through some farm gates and it's BUSY at milking time.

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8.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

2.72 km

1.70 km

794 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

1.70 km

1.57 km

1.23 km

350 m

341 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

14°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross) – Woodland Percussion Area loop from Leek Brook

Cheddleton Station, Churnet Valley Railway

Butter Cross (Fernyhill Cross)

Carved Wooden Bench With Valley View

Woodland Percussion Area

RSPB Coombes Valley Visitor Centre and Car Park

Farm Gate Near Milking Cows

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