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Hazlehurst Aqueduct – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek Brook

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Hazlehurst Aqueduct – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek Brook

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Hazlehurst Aqueduct – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek Brook

01:58

26.7km

310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 295 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Deep Hayes Brickworks Climb

Highlight • Trail

Very attractive route leading through the red trail. Bit boggy this time of year (November) with few hike-a-bike sections. Fully recommend this one.

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4.67 km

Hazlehurst Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Leek branch going over the top of the Cauldon Canal

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5.50 km

Hazlehurst Locks

Highlight • Bridge

Where the Cauldon Canal meets the Leek branch.

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5.51 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

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5.53 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

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5.69 km

Leek Disused Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Quiet little gem of Staffordshire walking Can be ridden on gravel/mtb. It’s an alternative to Couldon canal

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13.4 km

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Highlight • River

Tow path heaven all the way

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16.5 km

Ancient Right of Way Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Great downhill fast with loads of rocks

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.61 km

2.95 km

2.60 km

2.27 km

196 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

7.47 km

4.85 km

4.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Hazlehurst Aqueduct – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Leek Brook

Deep Hayes Brickworks Climb

Hazlehurst Aqueduct

Hazlehurst Locks

Hazelhurst Junction

Caldon Canal

Leek Disused Railway

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Ancient Right of Way Descent

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