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Brown Edge

Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat Café loop from Brown Edge

Hard

5.0

(1)

23

riders

Churnet Valley Cycle Path – Ramblers Retreat Café loop from Brown Edge

04:59

63.4km

840m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.08 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.03 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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2

4.70 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

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3

4.72 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

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4

30.3 km

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

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5

35.7 km

Ramblers Retreat Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe that's popular with cyclists, situated on a quiet lane in the heart of Dimmingsdale.

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6

35.8 km

Earl's Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just stop and let it all in...

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40.9 km

Hightshutt

Forest

46.0 km

Froghall Wharf

Lake

9

49.8 km

A very happily situated pub near to the lime kilns.

Inside it has an open log fire (always a plus!).

We didn't try the food but when we finally got …

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50.4 km

Ash Sprink

Forest

50.8 km

Ruins

Ruins

12

53.2 km

Caldon Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

B

63.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

15.6 km

14.4 km

2.73 km

1.50 km

125 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

21.3 km

11.8 km

7.60 km

592 m

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Tuesday 23 June

28°C

17°C

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