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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

View of Ramshaw Rocks – Mermaid Pool loop from Leek Brook

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

View of Ramshaw Rocks – Mermaid Pool loop from Leek Brook

Moderate

31

riders

View of Ramshaw Rocks – Mermaid Pool loop from Leek Brook

02:27

44.5km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: April 16, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.46 km for 614 m

After 23.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

23.2 km

Cairn's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

For hikers and bikers alike, great food, good prices, what more do you need after a day in the hills.

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2

23.3 km

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with some great cafes and pubs.

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24.6 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

4

30.5 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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5

33.4 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.

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6

35.6 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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7

35.7 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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B

44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

10.0 km

883 m

825 m

380 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

1.48 km

612 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

11°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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