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Cycle routes in Staffordshire

Miles of former railway lines and breath-taking natural backdrops combine to create a haven for cycling in Staffordshire.

A sprawling network of cycle paths and greenways has replaced historic train routes like the South Staffordshire Railway and the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, now the Manifold Track, providing ideal spots throughout the county for sedate afternoon bike rides.

Family cycling in Staffordshire

The Staffordshire Moorlands and Peak District has something for every cyclist, with challenging and relaxing routes to choose from.

There’s plenty for beginners, like the Manifold Track, where you can coast along between the rural retreats of Wetton and Ilam, beside the imposing Thor’s Cave which offers superb views of the valley.

Close to the Manifold Valley, the Oakamoor to Denstone Greenway links two of the prettiest Churnet Valley villages, passing through Staffordshire’s Little Switzerland and taking in the stunning architecture of Alton Castle and beautiful Dimmingsdale.

There are family trails to choose from at Cannock Chase, with the Route to Health Sculpture Trail and Fair Oak Pools Trail, in the National Forest, and on the South Staffordshire Railway Walk from Castlecroft to Wall Heath.

If you like a waterside ride, there is an unrivalled choice of towpaths in Staffordshire – we have more miles of canal than any other Shire county.

For gentle courses to enjoy with friends and family, follow the restored towpaths of the picturesque Caldon Canal between the peaks of Buxton and the pots of Stoke on Trent.

And there are loads of choices alongside the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, with routes linking quintessentially English villages like Great Haywood and Kinver, and passing through the expansive parkland of the Shugborough Estate.

For gruelling climbs, take on the 20% gradients of Gun Hill with the rugged outcrops of The Roaches for company, or the long uphill stretches of Larkstone Lane in the Manifold Valley.

Mountain bike trails in Staffordshire

There’s world-class mountain biking in Staffordshire at Cannock Chase, with cross-country courses like Follow the Dog and The Monkey Trail, and the Stile Cop Downhill Trails, packed with berms, booters and kickers to get your heart racing.

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Follow the Dog Trail

Address:

Birches Valley, Cannock Chase AONB, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ

Telephone:
0300 067 4340

Email:

info-cannock@forestryengland.uk

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Mountain Biking

Cannock Chase AONB

A technical singletrack mountain bike trail which includes technical trail features.

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The Monkey Trail

Address:

Birches Valley, Cannock Chase AONB, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ

Telephone:
0300 067 4340

Email:

info-cannock@forestryengland.uk

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Cannock Chase AONB

The Monkey Trail was built and designed in partnership with Chase Trails and features technical rock gardens, boardwalks, jumps and drops.

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Manifold Track

Address:

Hulme End to Waterhouses, Staffordshire, SK17 0EZ

Telephone:
01298 84679

Email:

tourism.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

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Cycle Route

Hulme End to Waterhouses

The Manifold Track, a favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, follows the route of the disused Leek and Manifold Light Railway, through the Manifold and Hamps Valleys from Waterhouses to Hulme End.

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Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Address:

Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire, ST10 3JR

Telephone:
07920 855340

Email:

watersidecottagesltd@gmail.com

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Cycle Hire

Waterhouses

A friendly, family run cycle hire centre for all ages and sizes. Enjoy direct access to the scenic and easy to ride Manifold Track ehich winds its way through the picturesque vallesy of the rivers Hamps and Manifold. It follos the route of the…

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Biddulph Valley Way

Address:

Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton, Staffordshire

Telephone:
01538 483741

Email:

tourism.services@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

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Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton

Following the former railway along the Biddulph Valley from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton, the Way a flat surfaced path making it suitable for walkers, cyclists and horseriders

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The Roaches

Address:

Upper Hulme, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8UA

Telephone:
01889 880100

Email:

info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

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Hill Walk

Leek

Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers offering stunning panoramic views. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops, 'Ramshaw Rocks' famous for the 'Winking Man' rock formation and 'Hen Cloud'.

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RideStaffs

Address:

50 York Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8DU

Telephone:
07921 612091

Email:

paul@leadout.co.uk

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Stone

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Manifold Cycle Hire

Address:

Manifold Valley Visitor Centre, Hulme End, Staffordshire, SK17 0EZ

Telephone:
01298 687399

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Hulme End

Based at the end of the Manifold Track in the former ticket office of the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway,alongside the Visitor Centre provides direct access to the Manifold Track. Car Park, picnic tables, cycle racks and fully accessible…

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Stafford to Newport Greenway

Address:

Staffordshire, ST16 1DJ

Telephone:
01543 871773

Email:

mhartwell@staffordbc.gov.uk

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Cycle Route

The 14km Stafford to Newport Green Way follows the route of a redundant railway which runs from near the centre of Stafford to Newport. There is a well surfaced track from Stafford for cyclists.

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Leek to Rushton Spencer Green Way

Address:

Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5HH

Telephone:
01538 387655

Email:

Rebecca.Hinton@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

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Staffordshire

The Leek to Rushton Spencer Greenway is a pleasant rural route from North Street, Leek to Knot Inn, Rushton Spencer. It also part of the Staffordshire Way. You can also enjoy a lovely stroll along the North West shore of Rudyard Lake.

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