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Cheddleton

Leek Tunnel Pool – Cheddleton Flint Mill loop from Leek Brook

Moderate

5

runners

Leek Tunnel Pool – Cheddleton Flint Mill loop from Leek Brook

01:21

11.6km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

495 m

St Edward's Hospital Tramway

Highlight • Trail

An old stretch previously used as a tramway.

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2

2.28 km

Narrowboats on the Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Some are beautifully painted with exquisite detail.

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3

2.90 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding through here during bluebells season is an absolute joy - several kilometres of the path are blanketed with bluebells on both sides. Simply glorious.

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4

4.06 km

Leek Tunnel Pool

Highlight • Bridge

Probably best to get off the bike !!
Little tunnel through a sharp little hill.

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5

7.00 km

Cheddleton Flint Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cheddleton Flint Mill is a splendid example of a watermill that ground flint for the local pottery industry. It was built sometime around 1760, possibly under the stewardship of the …

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6

7.24 km

The Old Dock House

Highlight • Religious Site

A small building which has the distinction of being the first place used by the Methodists for Sunday Services in Cheddleton.

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7

8.34 km

Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A stunning canalside British pub near the steam railway.

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8

8.48 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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10.2 km

Cheddleton Heath

Forest

B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

3.83 km

1.67 km

964 m

647 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.02 km

2.14 km

2.04 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

54 %

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