Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire - Circular Walk / Run

Today on Run Adventurer, we’re at Rudyard Lake, north of Leek in Staffordshire. In fact its only just over the border from Cheshire, I headed in from Astbury/Congleton and down Dial Lane / Beat Lane towards Rushton Spencer, the turn off right for the car park is just before the Leek road.

What a beautiful spot at 4.4 miles to do a circuit its not too far and for those with kids, why not take the miniature steam train and have a shorter walk.

 History

The reservoir was created in the 18th Century to supply water to the Caldon Canal and the Churnet Valley Railway line ran along the side of the lake.

The Route

Starting from the parking at the north of the lake, go under the bridge and follow the track alongside the lake until you reach the dam. Cross the dam and then turn right past the visitors centre then left up to Lake Road and turn right. The path splits off to the left, follow this to Reacliffe Road  then turn right. Follow the road to the end then continue straight on down the track. Eventually you reach the far end of the lake and follow Reacliffe Road around to the right, it comes out back at your starting point