3 Great Cycling Routes in Staffordshire to Try This Summer
Looking for great cycling routes in Staffordshire? With quiet country lanes, canal towpaths, gravel tracks and challenging climbs, there are plenty of ways to explore the county by bike.
Summer is the perfect time to discover somewhere new, so we’ve teamed up with RideStaffs to pick three routes and riding resources worth adding to your cycling list.
From a 10 mile gravel loop to a longer Staffordshire sportive route, there’s something here for riders looking to try a different type of ride this summer.
OUR TOP CYCLING PICKS FOR SUMMER
1. Great Haywood Gravel Loop
10 miles | Mostly off road
Fancy trying something a little different from your usual road ride?
The Great Haywood Gravel Loop is a 10 mile route made up mostly of off road riding, with canal towpath, bridleway, gravel and a little tarmac along the way.
Starting and finishing at Canalside Farm in Great Haywood, the route takes in Cannock Chase, the Sherbrook Valley and the grounds of Shugborough, with plenty of variety packed into 10 miles.
It’s a fun route with some more technical sections along the way, making it a great introduction to mixed surface riding.
2. Made of Stone
100KM | 1,047m elevation | Mixed surface
Ready for something bigger?
The Made of Stone route takes riders on a 100km adventure around Staffordshire, combining road and off road riding with 1,047m of elevation gain.
The route features gravel, bridleways, green lanes and quiet country roads, taking in some of the Staffordshire countryside around Stone.
Starting and finishing at The Borehole at Lymestone Brewery, it’s a route that gives you plenty to aim for and a great place to finish your ride.
3. Staffordshire Gravel Sectors: Choose your Own Route
100KM | 1,047m elevation | Mixed surface
Want to create your own adventure?
RideStaffs’ Staffordshire Sectors map brings together gravel, gnarmac, green lanes and other off road sections across the county.
Rather than following one fixed route, you can explore the different sectors and choose the sections that appeal to you. RideStaffs provides a description of each one, so you can see what you’re getting yourself into before setting off.
Conditions can change depending on the weather and season, so make sure you check the individual route information before you ride.
Ready to Ride?
Three routes, three very different ways to explore Staffordshire by bike.
For the full route descriptions, maps and RideWithGPS information, head over to RideStaffs and choose your next adventure.
And if you need anything for your ride, pop into PAU Run & Ride at Trentham Shopping Village. From cycling kit and accessories to bikes and expert advice, our team can help you get ready for your next ride.