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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

You will love this lane – Three Shires Head loop from Roaches Gradbach

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

You will love this lane – Three Shires Head loop from Roaches Gradbach

Moderate

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runners

You will love this lane – Three Shires Head loop from Roaches Gradbach

00:45

6.19km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

195 m

Farmer’s Field Parking

Highlight • Parking

One thing I stress about when planning a ride is parking. So if I find a good spot I like to highlight it. Farmer’s field, no height restrictions £5 all day (spring 24) cash only

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2

417 m

You will love this lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Glorious, quiet sweeping country lanes, a joy to cycle along.

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3

3.08 km

Three Shires Head

Highlight • Waterfall

Worth the walk down, a nice quiet spot

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4

3.10 km

Three Shires Head Stone Bridge and Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Three Shires Head is the Grade II listed stream bridge (or waterfall, accounts differ) which marks the intersection of three counties; Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire.

The run around cut-thorn hill …

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5

4.25 km

Gravel Path Through Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views every way you look!

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6

4.74 km

Public Footpath Sign to Three Shires Head, Gradbach, and Knotbury

Highlight • Trail

One of the 500+ green signs dotted about the area

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7

4.97 km

Path Through Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural

8

5.14 km

View of the Countryside Near Three Shires Bridge

Highlight • Natural

Lovey open countryside with wide ranging views.

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B

6.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.57 km

1.56 km

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

1.56 km

1.14 km

1.04 km

802 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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71 %

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