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a short sharp climb up over the top and a pleasant run down the other side towards leek

Part of the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal the pool allows boats to turn around before the tunnel. The Churnet Way long distance walking trail and NCN 559 follow the canal towpath past the pool.

A really good trail

Definitely recommend walking this short section in both directions, up and down

Steep ascent going up to circa 20 deg but highly recommended to keep your fitness up 😁

Open every day of the year (apart from Christmas Day) 10:00am-4:00pm.

Great little spot adjacent the car park to have a break. Wheelchair accessible table provided.

The Ford Green Reed Bed is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated because of the large numbers of swallows that gather there before migrating at the end of the summer.

We loved the ride alongside Rudyard Lake. I think the walk along the opposite side would be even more lovely, but not suitable for cycling. We had bacon baps and cups of tea near The Dam by Rudyard Lake on the way back. Great value and a lovely view.

Plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the view as the Lake is quite immense

The main canal path is really well surfaced however this section over the tunnel has a number of steep steps and pointless gates and obstacles, while there is a path to avoid the steps all of the gates are locked so you’ll still have to struggle with the bike

Needs some serious upgrading to make this properly accessible to most riders

Good spot with seating to take a break.

Great place to have a wander or ride your bike and learn about the areas industrial past. The views would have been very different not so long ago and certainly not as nice as the ones today.

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 would bring daytrippers to this beautiful spot. To this day, a range of activities take place on and around the lake. In 1863, two visitors were so taken with its beauty that they named their son after the lake. The son was Rudyard Kipling, the famous author who went on to write the Jungle Book and the Man Who Would be King.

A brilliant place to bring the kids. My children imagined it to be a beach when they were smaller.

Yet another bridge burdened with the ever growing weight of lovers' locks. The idea behind them is that the love is as timeless as the lock that represents it. The key is thereafter tossed into the water rendering the bond unbreakable.

A fun activity for 20p 😁

The Ford Green Reed Bed at the south end of the site is one of Stoke-on-Trent's two Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It has been designated because large numbers of swallows gather there before leaving the country at the end of the summer.

Probably best to get off the bike !! Little tunnel through a sharp little hill.