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Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Peak Wildlife Park – Mermaid Pool loop from Oakamoor

Staffordshire Moorlands

Oakamoor

Peak Wildlife Park – Mermaid Pool loop from Oakamoor

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Peak Wildlife Park – Mermaid Pool loop from Oakamoor

02:37

48.8km

910m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Star Wood

Forest

8.51 km

Peak Wildlife Park

Highlight • Structure

This is in a good location to treat young ones if you are on a walking holiday around the Roaches. They have undercover tables and chairs with a microwave to …

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27.3 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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29.4 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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33.9 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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47.3 km

Carr Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

1km climb with an average gradient just under 11%

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48.7 km

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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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

3.10 km

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

4.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Peak Wildlife Park – Mermaid Pool loop from Oakamoor

Peak Wildlife Park

Mermaid Pool

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Moor Top Trig Point

Carr Bank

Oakamoor Village Hall

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