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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Grindon Moor Trig Point – Elkstones Climb loop from Oakamoor

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Grindon Moor Trig Point – Elkstones Climb loop from Oakamoor

Moderate

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Grindon Moor Trig Point – Elkstones Climb loop from Oakamoor

02:22

44.1km

730m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

128 m

Oakamoor Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Village Clock installed on the hall to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Be sure to look UP to see the fairy on the rooftop.

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1.32 km

Star Wood

Forest

3

13.8 km

Red Telephone Box

Highlight • Structure

4

14.1 km

Grindon Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Easily accessed from the side of the road.

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5

18.4 km

Elkstones Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Follow the quiet, country lane to Lower Elkstone and then a wonderful 17% climb from Elkstone up towards Thorncliffe awaits you! The climb lasts about 10 minutes, depending on fitness.You …

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6

24.6 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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7

24.6 km

Paul Rey Memorial Toposcope

Highlight • Viewpoint

geograph.org.uk/photo/6989995

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8

29.1 km

Moor Top Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

This trig point is on private land but is easily reached over the wall. Mind thr barbed wire!

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B

44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

552 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

11.4 km

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Thursday 25 June

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18°C

18 %

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