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Leek Tunnel Pool – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Leek Tunnel Pool – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

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Leek Tunnel Pool – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

04:36

66.9km

1,120m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.02 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

Probably best to get off the bike !!
Little tunnel through a sharp little hill.

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6.95 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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12.5 km

The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Worth the climb, even on an overcast day. Plenty of pedestrians, cars and dogs plus steep, potholed, gravelly descents to be aware of.

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25.1 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

A small village. but it does have a cafe and pub. Once you reach the village you know its downhill all the way.

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46.8 km

Beraford Tea

Highlight • Cafe

58.4 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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58.8 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep, Steady, Steep, Steady. Cracker of a climb that leads to amazing views back over Tittesworth and The Roaches

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66.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

7.43 km

1.87 km

1.02 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

20.2 km

1.24 km

742 m

465 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

20°C

10°C

0 %

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Leek Tunnel Pool – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Leek (Churnet Valley)

Leek Tunnel Pool

Thorncliffe Road Climb

The Roaches

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Beraford Tea

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

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