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Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

Joshua Fenton planned a bike ride

May 18, 2026

Leek and Rudyard Railway – Rudyard Lake loop from Leek

Easy

01:32

19.4km

12.7km/h

100m

100m

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Overview

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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.88 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

373 m

Leek Memorial Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Good spot for a meet up and roll out

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2

2.33 km

Leek and Rudyard Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Gravel track along the old railway line.

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3

4.89 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rudyard Lake is in fact a reservoir, constructed in the 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a centre for recreation thanks to the North Staffordshire Railway, which …

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4

5.71 km

View of Rudyard Lake Boathouses

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.26 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

6

6.50 km

Rudyard Lake and Steam Railway

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful walk along the lake to Hunthouse Woods, you can take one or both ways by the steam train

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7

8.09 km

Disused Rail Path Entrance to Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Trail

Thus avoiding the busy Beat Lane Traffic. Watch out for the fallen tree!

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8

9.46 km

The Knott Inn

Highlight • Pub

Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

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9

15.1 km

Leek to Rudyard Old Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

3.34 km

2.47 km

2.08 km

1.43 km

458 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

6.00 km

2.51 km

706 m

214 m

< 100 m

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