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Consall

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Consall

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood

Moderate

4.0

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14

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Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from RSPB Consall Wood

02:08

8.29km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

Highlight • Pub

A very happily situated pub near to the lime kilns.

Inside it has an open log fire (always a plus!).

We didn't try the food but when we finally got …

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193 m

Consall Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

A pretty little stretch of the canal nestled between woods on either side.

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3

598 m

A fantastic detour from the towpath.

A very clear single track that loops back to Caldon Canal.

It's definitely worth the extra mile!

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1.04 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

1.84 km

Oakmeadowford Bridge No. 48

Highlight • Historical Site

Oakmeadowford Bridge No 48 is located near to Consall Forge where the Caldon Canal merges with the River Churnet.

It is brick built bridge situated next to Lock 16 and …

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6

2.30 km

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge is a wooden accommodation bridge located in a conservation area on the Caldon Canal at Basford Green.

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7

2.67 km

Red Stone 1830 Mile Post

Highlight • Monument

I always love to see these so well preserved. As useful now as they ever were.

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8

4.08 km

Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A stunning canalside British pub near the steam railway.

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9

4.22 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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8.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

3.14 km

1.13 km

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.34 km

1.36 km

1.02 km

335 m

< 100 m

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