{"id":8999,"date":"2026-08-11T14:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/?p=8999"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:34:47","slug":"cycling-routes-staffordshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/cycling-routes-staffordshire\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Great Cycling Routes in Staffordshire to Try This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/cyclists.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/cyclists.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/cyclists-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-50747999b05a8e117bbe27ee73e0b27c\" style=\"color:#da8529\">3 Great Cycling Routes in Staffordshire to Try This Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-23cd41fc9f4d2fc05bccc749e71efecf\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b95071f81b301059ab4488eaaccee57e\">Summer is the perfect time to discover somewhere new, so we&#8217;ve teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>RideStaffs <\/strong><\/span><\/a>to pick three routes and riding resources worth adding to your cycling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3485139c2fb3d8128dd34aad4817d1b\">From a 10 mile gravel loop to a longer Staffordshire sportive route, there&#8217;s something here for riders looking to try a different type of ride this summer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c196935f180c7fffcc5dea541942086d\" style=\"font-size:25px\">OUR TOP CYCLING PICKS FOR SUMMER <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/gravel-ride.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/gravel-ride.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/gravel-ride-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-59a3429dcbdd0c342736836141b4e2ad\">1. Great Haywood Gravel Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1eec5c8c0463f3c04494dc7356b4fed1\" style=\"color:#da8529\"><strong>10 miles | Mostly off road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-be922b6501df02b13370edafc8583585\">Fancy trying something a little different from your usual road ride?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9a627dd92b54428c8520d4407e34a121\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-60f38dd0a1f49bad7f8c3e1ee6e4c69b\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-af1ad3677ccf6b443fdfdda054a5fb37\">It&#8217;s a fun route with some more technical sections along the way, making it a great introduction to mixed surface riding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-3c700c88-c903-42c7-9d99-6fea0ff75281\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/great-haywood-gravel-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">FIND OUT MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Mae-of-Stone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Mae-of-Stone.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Mae-of-Stone-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d816ac7ef1d748e9be22707b431756b1\">2. Made of Stone <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-718423d106e7f841834021c5c234dc69\" style=\"color:#da8529\"><strong>100KM | 1,047m elevation | Mixed surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bfb100472db9970751a37faef366da1a\">Ready for something bigger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8b0df11fcda4f856ed5c85abe3850eb7\">The Made of Stone route takes riders on a <strong>100km<\/strong> adventure around Staffordshire, combining road and off road riding with <strong>1,047m of elevation gain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e37a30bc052ed1d8c3eb3596280218c9\">The route features gravel, bridleways, green lanes and quiet country roads, taking in some of the Staffordshire countryside around Stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a0f77dff79169de5cda50b4babc9e042\">Starting and finishing at The Borehole at Lymestone Brewery, it&#8217;s a route that gives you plenty to aim for and a great place to finish your ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-aaa7c3a2-8d69-437d-b112-02c1fbe25964\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/made-of-stone-ride-2023-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">FIND OUT MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Made-of-Stone-ridr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Made-of-Stone-ridr.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/08\/Made-of-Stone-ridr-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-abab91afb5538eb18b8489ece5365732\">3. Staffordshire Gravel Sectors: Choose your Own Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-718423d106e7f841834021c5c234dc69\" style=\"color:#da8529\"><strong>100KM | 1,047m elevation | Mixed surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-afbf3e6ad6709dd8c9c547df31fc9b03\">Want to create your own adventure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-099c85929eca1eebb39cebf1d416d005\">RideStaffs&#8217; Staffordshire Sectors map brings together gravel, gnarmac, green lanes and other off road sections across the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b24126c415ef7dd4610427a1ee29129a\">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&#8217;re getting yourself into before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-aad8a64b503bc1e0ace9b074af4bfd13\">Conditions can change depending on the weather and season, so make sure you check the individual route information before you ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c37e6a2d-8a86-4585-8571-8c0e2259e757\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/staffordshire-sectors-gravel-bike-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">FIND OUT MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/06\/blog-images-2026-06-29T072120.899.jpg\" alt=\"Made of Stone 2026 cyclists\" class=\"wp-image-8806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/06\/blog-images-2026-06-29T072120.899.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/06\/blog-images-2026-06-29T072120.899-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8f3df73384f72f9e14c0bce16d3be5b\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Ready to Ride?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0df6fdffd544bcf930271ea4176c8f48\">Three routes, three very different ways to explore Staffordshire by bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0443deba895441efbb143d4fe2e588b0\">For the full route descriptions, maps and RideWithGPS information, head over to <strong>RideStaffs<\/strong> and choose your next adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-08517665a6854ed831affab29eacf5bd\">And if you need anything for your ride, pop into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/2pOLXIEKpCvIXAb8y\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/share.google\/2pOLXIEKpCvIXAb8y\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">PAU Run &amp; Ride at Trentham<\/span><\/a> Shopping Village<\/strong>. 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