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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Top Road – Cloudside Climb loop from Leek

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Top Road – Cloudside Climb loop from Leek

Moderate

14

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Top Road – Cloudside Climb loop from Leek

02:54

60.2km

640m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 40.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.4 km

Top Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

19.9 km

Cloudside Climb

Highlight • Climb

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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3

21.5 km

View of Bosley Viaduct from Cloudside

Highlight • Climb

top of the Bosley cloud hill climb on road bike. a real good test for fitness.

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4

22.0 km

View of the Bosley Viaduct and Mow Cop Castle

Highlight • Monument

Stunning views, after steep climb

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5

24.6 km

View of Bosley Viaduct and Bosley Cloud

Highlight • Summit

29.1 km

Cocksmoss Wood

Forest

7

31.0 km

View of Mow Cop Castle from Marton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Heading towards Marton this section trends downhill but undulates satisfyingly. Welcome to cycling glory. Smooth tarmac and roads wide enough not to be afraid you’ll turn a corner and meet …

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8

36.8 km

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

Gasworth Tudor Hall opposite, but paid entry

Tip by

9

40.8 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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51.2 km

Barnswood Scout Camp Site

Forest

B

60.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

15.2 km

1.61 km

577 m

161 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

15.5 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

91 %

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