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Hazelhurst Junction – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Froghall

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Kingsley

Hazelhurst Junction – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Froghall

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Hazelhurst Junction – Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton loop from Froghall

02:53

38.8km

320m

Intermediate 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: October 16, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

136 m in total

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

438 m

Hetty's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely setting for a tea room by the side of Froghall Wharf and the Cauldon canal. Serving during COVID times from a window with lots of picnic benches and chairs …

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2

4.25 km

Dale Sprink

Forest

3

5.05 km

RSPB Consall Wood

Nature Reserve

4

5.50 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

7.81 km

Caldon Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

6

11.4 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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7

13.2 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

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8

13.2 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

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9

13.4 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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10

21.1 km

Caldon Canal Towpath – Milton

Highlight • River

Tow path heaven all the way

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11

35.1 km

Lawn Wood

Forest

B

38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

12.8 km

8.26 km

2.51 km

557 m

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

11.0 km

10.7 km

3.26 km

2.65 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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