Earl's Road Gravel Track – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Ellastone
Earl's Road Gravel Track – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Ellastone
4
riders
Earl's Road Gravel Track – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Ellastone
04:38
71.5km
800m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 10.4 km for 10 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
3.12 km
Duck Dip Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
5.44 km
Alton Towers
Highlight • Settlement
An extremely popular theme park with stunning gardens.
There are many spectacular walks around this region without venturing inside the park though 😉
Tip by
9.53 km
Mather's Wood
Forest
10.6 km
Earl's Road Gravel Track
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
19.0 km
Croxden Abbey Ruins
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
24.3 km
Temple Wood
Forest
70.5 km
Ellastone Bridge Over the River Dove
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
71.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
63.5 km
4.70 km
1.65 km
675 m
606 m
322 m
110 m
Surfaces
35.1 km
31.0 km
3.13 km
2.27 km
105 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeElevation
Highest point (240 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeWeather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Saturday 14 November
7°C
-1°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.