Rudyard Lake – Blondin Statue loop from Leek

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek

Rudyard Lake – Blondin Statue loop from Leek

Moderate

4.8

(4)

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Rudyard Lake – Blondin Statue loop from Leek

02:43

10.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.76 km

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely ride all along the edge of Rudyard Lake

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3.40 km

Rudyard Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rudyard Lake is in fact a reservoir, constructed in the 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. It became a centre for recreation thanks to the North Staffordshire Railway, which …

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3.61 km

Blondin Statue

Highlight • Monument

Look up or you might walk straight past it 😊

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6.66 km

Stone Bench by the Canal Feeder

Highlight • Structure

A very welcome resting spot alongside the canal feeder and cows.

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7.61 km

Bridges and Stream Along Staffordshire Way, Longsdon

Highlight • Bridge

Can get very boggy in Winter!

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8.10 km

Longsdon Canal Feeder Path

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This is a great stretch that takes one straight up to Rudyard Lake.

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8.21 km

Leek–Newcastle–Burslem Milestone

Highlight • Historical Site

I love these old milestone markers. They are still useful to get one's bearings on a hike.

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8.74 km

Ladderedge Country Park (Smaller Section)

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A very convenient place to access many hiking and cycling trails.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

1.39 km

1.24 km

697 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.32 km

2.25 km

1.34 km

242 m

219 m

120 m

Elevation

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Rudyard Lake – Blondin Statue loop from Leek

Leek and Rudyard Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Rudyard Lake

Blondin Statue

Stone Bench by the Canal Feeder

Bridges and Stream Along Staffordshire Way, Longsdon

Longsdon Canal Feeder Path

Leek–Newcastle–Burslem Milestone

Ladderedge Country Park (Smaller Section)

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