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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Mermaid Pool – Ice Cream Van at Roach End loop from Leek

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Mermaid Pool – Ice Cream Van at Roach End loop from Leek

Moderate

10

riders

Mermaid Pool – Ice Cream Van at Roach End loop from Leek

01:50

26.9km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.81 km

Paul Rey Memorial Toposcope

Highlight • Viewpoint

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2

8.98 km

Merryton Low Trig Point and 5th Staffs Leicester Battalion Memorial

Highlight • Monument

3

9.01 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

Tip by

4

11.7 km

View to the Southeast of Ramshaw Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road is not too busy but please take care.

Tip by

5

16.1 km

Ice Cream Van at Roach End

Highlight • Rest Area

This icrecream van is a regular feature at this spot on Roach Road. It is at the squeeze stile brick wall which is signposted for Luds Church. They also sell hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
And pot noodles!!

Tip by

6

16.1 km

Start of Commissionary Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

From Roach End this lumpy, grassy track high up on the ridge leads to the Permissive cycleway and the Hanging Stone Rock. The start is a narrow slot in the wall, best to go further up to the end of the wall (50m) and then loop back

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B

26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

2.30 km

306 m

180 m

170 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

8.92 km

146 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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