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Leek and Rudyard Railway – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Longport

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Longport

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4.8

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Leek and Rudyard Railway – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Longport

04:15

57.9km

450m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.2 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.42 km

Pottery Kilns

Highlight • Structure

History

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11.2 km

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Highlight • River

Tow path heaven all the way

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18.8 km

Side Pound

Lake

22.1 km

Leek Tunnel and Pool

Highlight • Structure

Probably best to get off the bike !!
Little tunnel through a sharp little hill.

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25.8 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

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28.9 km

Back Wood

Forest

29.6 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

30.0 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

36.6 km

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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44.1 km

View of Biddulph Brook

Highlight • Forest

48.7 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

A great ride on the route of the old railway, suitable for all

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50.6 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

A great traffic free route from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton

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57.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

13.5 km

10.4 km

2.36 km

1.66 km

333 m

171 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

16.9 km

11.1 km

7.55 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 24 December

6°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

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Pottery Kilns

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Leek Tunnel and Pool

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Cloudside Climb

View of Biddulph Brook

Biddulph Valley Way

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