Hawksmoor Wood – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Cheadle

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Cheadle

Hawksmoor Wood – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Cheadle

Hard

hikers

Hawksmoor Wood – Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates loop from Cheadle

05:34

19.8km

390m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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410 m

Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4.77 km

Hawksmoor Wood

Highlight • Trail

A really nice woodland area to explore with plenty of routes, whether you choose to follow the gravel roads or walk through the forest following the footpath signs. A very …

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11.5 km

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

The weir and sluice gates were built in the 18th century to power strip mills owned by Thomas Patten.

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11.6 km

Oakamoor Limekilns

Highlight • Historical Site

The kilns at Oakamoor were continuous draw kilns. The kiln was a brick lined pot with a stone face, built into a bank. Being on a bank made it easier …

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12.0 km

Holy Trinity Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

The Holy Trinity (formerly listed as Parish Church)

GV II Parish Church. 1832. By J.P. Pritchett of York. Ashlar with edged herringbone tooling; slate roof. West tower with diagonal buttresses, …

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12.3 km

Oakamoor Heritage Trail Picnic Site & Car Park

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic parking area for visiting Oakamoor. Clean toilet facilities too!

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12.4 km

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be boiled first for human consumption but perfect for dogs as my Cookie can vouch for.

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14.5 km

Waterfall and Stepping Stones on Churnet River Tributary

Highlight • Waterfall

A very helpful arrangement of stones to cross over a tributary of the Churnet River.

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14.8 km

Threap Wood

Highlight • Forest

Threap Wood sits on the border between Alton and Oakamoor in Staffordshire. It's a beautiful woodland that is a far cry from much of the hustle and bustle that surrounds …

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