Walk stats
- Distance2.2 km · 1.4 mi
- Elevation+102 m
- Duration45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeLinear
- TerrainVillage lanes and gentle countryside paths with a modest climb
- Best seasonSpring to autumn
- DogsDog-friendly; keep on lead near roads and livestock
About this walk
This gentle 2.2 km stroll links two neighbouring Staffordshire villages, setting off from Cheddleton and finishing at Wetley Rocks. The walk begins near the Old School Tea Rooms, a welcoming spot to fuel up before you head out, and traces a modest climb of around 100 metres as it leaves the village behind.
Along the way you're within easy reach of the Caldon Canal, which threads its quiet way through this corner of the Staffordshire Moorlands, and the parish church of St. Edward the Confessor. Haye Pool sits nearby, adding a touch of water and wildlife to the landscape, while St Andrews Methodist Church marks your approach to Wetley Rocks.
The route ends in the village of Wetley Rocks, where The Black Lion offers a traditional pub finish. At just 45 minutes of walking, it's an ideal short outing, whether you're stringing together a longer day on foot or simply stretching your legs between bus stops.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
2 waypoints along the way
- 1
Old School Tea Rooms
- 2
Finish: Wetley Rocks
- Finish
The end of the route.
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Haye Pool
~445 m off the route
Caldon Canal
~470 m off the route
St Andrews Methodist Church
~229 m off the route
St. Edward the Confessor
~254 m off the route
The Black Lion
~299 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).