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Cheadle

Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Cheadle

Moderate

4.0

(1)

28

riders

Ramblers Retreat – Churnet Valley Cycle Path loop from Cheadle

02:35

32.7km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.3 km for 70 m

After 16.4 km for 70 m

After 30.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.58 km

Counslow Plantation

Forest

2

7.62 km

Earl's Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just stop and let it all in...

Tip by

3

10.7 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

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4

10.7 km

Ramblers Retreat

Highlight • Historical Site

Superb location for many walks. The food is all locally sourced where possible too.

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5

11.4 km

Toothill Wood

Highlight • Forest

A small National Trust owned woodland.
Fantastic viewpoint from the top which can be reached on easily followed footpaths although paths can be muddy.
They are quite steep in places so take care and wear good footwear.

Tip by

6

16.4 km

Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A very welcome pit stop after coming off the cycleway.

Tip by

7

16.5 km

All Saints' Church, Denstone

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was founded by Sir Percival Heywood,  who employed George Edward Street to design it.  Street was a great architect associated with the “Gothic revival”,  ranking alongside Pugin and …

Tip by

8

16.7 km

Be sure to check the information boards and look around Denstone village whilst here.

Tip by

9

16.7 km

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

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27.1 km

Hightshutt

Forest

30.4 km

Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

8.37 km

6.33 km

993 m

426 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

10.3 km

7.34 km

3.13 km

411 m

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Thursday 28 May

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