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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Rudyard Lake – Longsdon Canal Feeder Path loop from Rudyard

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Horton

Rudyard Lake – Longsdon Canal Feeder Path loop from Rudyard

Moderate

4.7

(7)

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Rudyard Lake – Longsdon Canal Feeder Path loop from Rudyard

03:00

11.2km

100m

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: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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39 m

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lakeside village of Rudyard is a gorgeous place to start a walk. Circuits of the famously beautiful Rudyard Lake are deservedly popular, while hillwalkers will enjoy a romp to …

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399 m

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely ride all along the edge of Rudyard Lake

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2.67 km

Stone Bench by the Canal Feeder

Highlight • Structure

A very welcome resting spot alongside the canal feeder and cows.

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3.62 km

Bridges and Stream Along Staffordshire Way, Longsdon

Highlight • Bridge

Can get very boggy in Winter!

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4.13 km

Ladderedge Country Park Information Boards

Highlight • Trail

An extremely useful area to stop and plan one's trail with many tips on things to look for too, especially in the town.

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4.20 km

Longsdon Canal Feeder Path

Highlight • Trail

This is a great stretch that takes one straight up to Rudyard Lake.

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4.31 km

Leek–Newcastle–Burslem Milestone

Highlight • Historical Site

I love these old milestone markers. They are still useful to get one's bearings on a hike.

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4.84 km

Ladderedge Country Park (Smaller Section)

Highlight • Trail

A very convenient place to access many hiking and cycling trails.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

2.22 km

1.12 km

512 m

487 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

2.17 km

1.64 km

1.13 km

1.09 km

184 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Rudyard Lake – Longsdon Canal Feeder Path loop from Rudyard

Rudyard Lake

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Stone Bench by the Canal Feeder

Bridges and Stream Along Staffordshire Way, Longsdon

Ladderedge Country Park Information Boards

Longsdon Canal Feeder Path

Leek–Newcastle–Burslem Milestone

Ladderedge Country Park (Smaller Section)

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