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Staffordshire Moorlands

Larkstone Lane Hill Climb – Throwley Old Hall loop from Oakamoor

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Larkstone Lane Hill Climb – Throwley Old Hall loop from Oakamoor

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Larkstone Lane Hill Climb – Throwley Old Hall loop from Oakamoor

03:27

55.5km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.8 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep, Steady, Steep, Steady. Cracker of a climb that leads to amazing views back over Tittesworth and The Roaches

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2

20.4 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

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3

23.1 km

Elkstones Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Follow the quiet, country lane to Lower Elkstone and then a wonderful 17% climb from Elkstone up towards Thorncliffe awaits you! The climb lasts about 10 minutes, depending on fitness.You …

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4

28.9 km

Butterton Cobbled Ford

Highlight • Settlement

Butterton is a pretty little village, and this isn't any ordinary stretch of pave, it's also under a few inches of water! Unclip before cycling up it - those cobbles are slippery...

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5

32.4 km

Weag's Bridge Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice little climb out of Manifold Valley that includes a switchback. The climb has average gradients of 10%

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6

34.0 km

Larkstone Lane Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fantastic climb that weaves it's way up the hillside, a narrow single track unlikely to be used by many apart from farm vehicles, I didn't see a soul on there …

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7

39.3 km

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

Highlight • Climb

Fairly long climb out of Ilam with lovely views over the Manifold valley once you get up to the top!

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8

44.1 km

Throwley Old Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Throwley Old Hall is a grade II listed ruined stately home. There is evidence of an important house here since the 12th century but the current ruin dates to the …

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B

55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

1.30 km

691 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

27.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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