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Croxden Abbey Ruins – Dunstall Village Entrance loop from Longton

Croxden Abbey Ruins – Dunstall Village Entrance loop from Longton

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Croxden Abbey Ruins – Dunstall Village Entrance loop from Longton

05:06

103km

900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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After 97.8 km for 544 m

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Start point

Train Station

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18.9 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

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34.6 km

Cyclists' Café at Sudbury Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cyclists' cafe... Coffee is very good indeed!

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35.7 km

NCN Recommended Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat road with light traffic.

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51.5 km

Dunstall Village Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

A quiet, scenic stretch of road through Dunstall with a steep section at the Forest Road end. Worth including in a tour.

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68.6 km

Antlers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Opens 07:30 and good for cakes, light snacks and drinks

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69.5 km

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Cake and coffee, cyclists mecca. A regular choice of a dozen fresh homemade cakes and excellent coffee.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Tuesdays.

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98.1 km

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

Highlight • Natural Monument

You could be anywhere inside this spot. It is utterly beautiful. The kids will love playing here. Bring a bucket and spade 😊

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98.4 km

Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Nature Reserve

103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.9 km

6.34 km

1.56 km

710 m

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

47.6 km

557 m

132 m

104 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Croxden Abbey Ruins – Dunstall Village Entrance loop from Longton

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Cyclists' Café at Sudbury Hall

NCN Recommended Route

Dunstall Village Entrance

Antlers Coffee Shop

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

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