Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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656 m

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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2.13 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

2.47 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

3.20 km

Back Wood

Forest

3.91 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Lake

4.16 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

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Gravel track along the old railway line.

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9.93 km

Leek Memorial Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Good spot for a meet up and roll out

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12.7 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

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A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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16.9 km

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Highlight • Lake

A long steady climb from the South and West heading up to the summit and the source of the River Hamps - stunning views down to Rudyard Lake.

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26.1 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir from The Roaches Climb

Highlight • Climb

40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

7.10 km

3.30 km

2.53 km

2.20 km

139 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

8.25 km

7.81 km

1.93 km

482 m

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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