Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from Ipstones

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Ipstones

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from Ipstones

Moderate

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Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge – Consall Lime Kilns loop from Ipstones

01:02

9.09km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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820 m

Devil's Staircase, Consall Woods

Highlight • Trail

The Devil's Staircase is situated in Consall Woods in Staffordshire. It consists of 200 thigh-burning steps that lead you through oak trees, wetlands and deep woods.

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1.03 km

Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge

Highlight • Pub

A very happily situated pub near to the lime kilns.

Inside it has an open log fire (always a plus!).

We didn't try the food but when we finally got …

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1.19 km

Consall Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

A pretty little stretch of the canal nestled between woods on either side.

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1.59 km

Start of Chase Wood Loop, Consall Woods

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic detour from the towpath.

A very clear single track that loops back to Caldon Canal.

It's definitely worth the extra mile!

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3.29 km

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Oakmeadowford Lift Bridge is a wooden accommodation bridge located in a conservation area on the Caldon Canal at Basford Green.

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3.66 km

Red Stone 1830 Mile Post

Highlight • Monument

I always love to see these so well preserved. As useful now as they ever were.

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4.34 km

Caldon Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

5.15 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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9.09 km

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