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Grindon Moor Trig Point – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Waterhouses

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Waterhouses

Grindon Moor Trig Point – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Waterhouses

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Grindon Moor Trig Point – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Waterhouses

02:25

37.0km

510m

Cycling

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: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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911 m

View of the Peak District Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

After climbing up the hill, you are rewarded with great views across the surrounding landscape

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1.77 km

View of Cows in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views over the landscape and a very friendly herd of cows came over to see what was going on!

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4.92 km

Red Telephone Box

Highlight • Structure

5.18 km

Grindon Moor Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Easily accessed from the side of the road.

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16.3 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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21.1 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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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Grindon Moor Trig Point – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Waterhouses

View of the Peak District Landscape

View of Cows in Peak District National Park

Red Telephone Box

Grindon Moor Trig Point

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Moor Top Trig Point

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