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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Leek Brook

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Leek Brook

Hard

6

riders

Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Leek Brook

05:23

101km

1,780m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

24.4 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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2

24.7 km

Hardings Lane

Highlight • Climb

What a great, gradual climb.

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36.6 km

Arrock Plantation

Forest

4

48.4 km

Climb to Eyam via Traffic-Free Road

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Gentle climb into Eyam on a traffic free road

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5

60.8 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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6

68.3 km

Millers Dale Viaducts

Highlight • Bridge

The magnificent twin viaducts in Millers Dale were built in 1866 and 1905 by the Midland Railway company. These days, the structure carries the Monsal Trail, an iconic cycle route through this part of the Peak District.

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7

81.7 km

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with some great cafes and pubs.

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82.9 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

9

89.0 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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10

91.3 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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101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.6 km

13.6 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.1 km

14.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

95 %

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