Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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554 m

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

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Lock No.1 of the Uttoxeter canal is located at Froghall Wharf.

The Uttoxeter branch of the canal is derelict, but the first lock and basin at Froghall have been restored …

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726 m

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns

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Limestone was brought to the wharf by tramway from the quarries at Caldon Low. Here it was burnt in these kilns to produce quicklime, or put directly onto canal barges for shipment to the potteries at Etruria.

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1.80 km

Caldon Low Wagonway Horse Tunnel

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This horse tunnel carried the second Caldon Low wagonway (constructed in 1785) below a fourth one (1847) and suggests that the earlier route must still have been in use at …

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8.35 km

Dale Sprink

Forest

8.81 km

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

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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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9.32 km

Podmore Bridge (London Works Bridge, 50B)

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The timber walkway beneath was replaced last year too.

It has been done to a fantastic standard.

It is heartening to see these glorious canals maintained so well for the current and future enjoyment of hikers and bikers.

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9.72 km

Flint Mill Lock (Lock 17), Caldon Canal

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This is the seventeenth and last lock on the Caldon canal. Like all locks on this canal it is a single width lock (approx 7' 6").

The Caldon canal is …

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10.1 km

Bridge 52 Changeover Bridge (Churnet Valley Heritage Trail)

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Made by the railway company to make space for the railway line.

It was made using recycled materials and on some of the posts you can see grooves from the horse tow ropes.

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10.9 km

Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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The gothic arch of Cherry Eye Bridge is a splendid sight, but it is its name that gives a hint to this now tranquil region's industrial past. It is named …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

2.33 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

2.57 km

2.15 km

770 m

637 m

Elevation

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Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns

Caldon Low Wagonway Horse Tunnel

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

Podmore Bridge (London Works Bridge, 50B)

Flint Mill Lock (Lock 17), Caldon Canal

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Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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