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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Manifold Valley Trail – The Manifold Way loop from Waterhouses

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Manifold Valley Trail – The Manifold Way loop from Waterhouses

Easy

5.0

(1)

27

riders

Manifold Valley Trail – The Manifold Way loop from Waterhouses

00:59

20.5km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.64 km

Tea Garden

Highlight • Cafe

More of a tea garden than a tea room. Great in reasonable weather as can sit out surrounded by magnificent scenery.

Tip by

2

7.55 km

Manifold Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Relatively flat cycle track following the old railway, a point of interest is the disappearing river which often has huge sections with no water

Tip by

3

9.38 km

The Manifold Way

Highlight • River

The Manifold Way is a traffic-free trail through the picturesque limestone dale forged by the River Manifold. Along a smooth, well-maintained path, you explore spellbinding White Peak countryside. It’s perfect for all ages and abilities.

Tip by

4

10.2 km

Wetton Mill Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Wetton Mill tea room serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Plenty of safe bike parking and outdoor space.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Tip by

5

10.2 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

Tip by

6

18.6 km

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

B

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.23 km

1.77 km

607 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

1.39 km

310 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 4 October

19°C

13°C

30 %

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