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Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway loop from Rushton

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rudyard Lake – Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway loop from Rushton

Moderate

3

riders

Rudyard Lake – Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway loop from Rushton

01:47

23.1km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.07 km for 158 m

After 18.1 km for 212 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.15 km

The Bridestones Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

So pleased I included the Bridestones on my route. The Cairn is situated in a lovely fenced area with a cottage garden feel. It has an extremely calm ambience and …

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2

4.16 km

The Bridestones Neolithic Tomb

Highlight • Natural Monument

Neolithic tomb

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3

13.7 km

Quiet Narrow Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

so small that cars could barely fit, makes for a quiet time

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4

18.3 km

Rudyard Lake Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice stop off for a freshly cut roll and a cup of tea

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5

18.3 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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6

19.1 km

View of Rudyard Lake Boathouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.6 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

8

19.9 km

Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful walk along the lake to Hunthouse Woods, you can take one or both ways by the steam train

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9

21.5 km

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Trail

Thus avoiding the busy Beat Lane Traffic. Watch out for the fallen tree!

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B

23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

5.89 km

1.36 km

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.49 km

3.02 km

2.92 km

1.30 km

183 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 6 July

22°C

14°C

0 %

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