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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Thorncliffe Road Climb – Caldon Canal Towpath loop from Werrington

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Thorncliffe Road Climb – Caldon Canal Towpath loop from Werrington

Hard

9

riders

Thorncliffe Road Climb – Caldon Canal Towpath loop from Werrington

03:06

47.2km

620m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.57 km

Stone Bridge and Ford in Rural Village

Highlight • Structure

It's easily passable on a bike with grippy tyres

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2

23.0 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

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3

27.9 km

Thorncliffe Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A nice long stabby climb up from Thorncliffe

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4

28.6 km

Steep Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

34.3 km

RSPB Coombes Valley

Nature Reserve

34.7 km

Ferny Hill Wood

Forest

7

34.8 km

16% Steep Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fantastic rural area to watch during steady climb

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8

38.4 km

Caldon Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

B

47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

5.91 km

2.27 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

23.0 km

765 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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