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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek Tunnel Pool – Birchall Footpath loop from Leek Brook

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek Tunnel Pool – Birchall Footpath loop from Leek Brook

Easy

10

riders

Leek Tunnel Pool – Birchall Footpath loop from Leek Brook

00:50

11.6km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.91 km for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.64 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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2

5.11 km

Narrowboats on the Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Some are beautifully painted with exquisite detail.

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3

5.74 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding through here during bluebells season is an absolute joy - several kilometres of the path are blanketed with bluebells on both sides. Simply glorious.

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4

6.89 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

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

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5

9.22 km

Birchall Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Newly laid public footpath section from leek to leekbrook.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

1.97 km

1.87 km

1.10 km

911 m

903 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

2.14 km

2.07 km

1.94 km

839 m

< 100 m

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