Consall Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Cheddleton

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Cheddleton

Consall Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Cheddleton

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Consall Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Cheddleton

03:43

13.8km

170m

Hiking

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.86 km

Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A stunning canalside British pub near the steam railway.

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5.00 km

Cheddleton Station, Churnet Valley Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a must visit location!

They have lots of events throughout the year usually.

Step back in time and have a browse around.
Be sure to look inside too.
It is stuck in a time warp.

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6.48 km

Red Stone 1830 Mile Post

Highlight • Monument

I always love to see these so well preserved. As useful now as they ever were.

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6.85 km

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge is a wooden accommodation bridge located in a conservation area on the Caldon Canal at Basford Green.

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7.31 km

Oakmeadowford Bridge No. 48

Highlight • Historical Site

Oakmeadowford Bridge No 48 is located near to Consall Forge where the Caldon Canal merges with the River Churnet.

It is brick built bridge situated next to Lock 16 and …

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8.12 km

Ruins

8.55 km

Start of Chase Wood Loop, Consall Woods

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic detour from the towpath.

A very clear single track that loops back to Caldon Canal.

It's definitely worth the extra mile!

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8.96 km

Consall Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

A pretty little stretch of the canal nestled between woods on either side.

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9.11 km

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

Highlight • Pub

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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.64 km

2.51 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

648 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.91 km

2.51 km

2.35 km

931 m

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2023,504 (P2) Cheddleton Station and Consall Forge (Staffs)☑️

Walk 2/2
It made a nice change to walk this route in Cheddleton, some parts eg through the 'pheasant farm🤷🏻‍♀️' wasn't the nicest, but other than that it was a pretty nice route. It made a lovely change going down the hundreds of steps by Consall Forge though! 🤣
We had a quick debrief at the Black Lion, Consall then …