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Thorncliffe Bank Summit – Cairn's Coffee Shop loop from Ipstones

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ipstones

Thorncliffe Bank Summit – Cairn's Coffee Shop loop from Ipstones

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Thorncliffe Bank Summit – Cairn's Coffee Shop loop from Ipstones

04:10

60.1km

1,080m

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: June 10, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep, Steady, Steep, Steady. Cracker of a climb that leads to amazing views back over Tittesworth and The Roaches

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12.9 km

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Highlight • Lake

A long steady climb from the South and West heading up to the summit and the source of the River Hamps - stunning views down to Rudyard Lake.

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21.3 km

Winding Road in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Great road for admiring views while travelling

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23.5 km

View of Peak District Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.9 km

Cairn's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

For hikers and bikers alike, great food, good prices, what more do you need after a day in the hills.

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25.5 km

Longnor Gravel Cut-Through

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Mostly grassy cut through from Longnor on Green Lane to climb High Wheeldon beyond

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47.8 km

Farwell Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

A better ride from Carlton to Ilam than the other direction.

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51.1 km

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

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It has a free car park and is conveniently placed for the Manifold Trail.

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60.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.9 km

712 m

662 m

507 m

345 m

106 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

21.3 km

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thorncliffe Bank Summit – Cairn's Coffee Shop loop from Ipstones

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Winding Road in Peak District National Park

View of Peak District Countryside

Cairn's Coffee Shop

Longnor Gravel Cut-Through

Farwell Lane

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

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