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Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Mermaid Pool – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Alstonefield

Staffordshire Moorlands

Alstonefield

Mermaid Pool – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Alstonefield

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Mermaid Pool – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Alstonefield

03:14

55.9km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 23.0 km for 72 m

After 47.7 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.45 km

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and admire the view after a tough climb.

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4.19 km

Wetton Mill Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Wetton Mill tea room serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Plenty of safe bike parking and outdoor space.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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7.06 km

St Peter's Church, Alstonefield

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century, Anglican parish Church.

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14.0 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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16.1 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

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47.7 km

Waterings Wood

Forest

50.1 km

Blore Pastures Wood

Forest

51.1 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

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53.1 km

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

Highlight • Climb

Fairly long climb out of Ilam with lovely views over the Manifold valley once you get up to the top!

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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

9.42 km

763 m

310 m

210 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

24.5 km

200 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Mermaid Pool – Ilam Village and Monument loop from Alstonefield

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Wetton Mill Tea Room

St Peter's Church, Alstonefield

Mermaid Pool

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Ilam Village and Monument

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

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