Walking along the Caldon Canal

Walking along the Caldon Canal in Staffordshire

The towpath at the Caldon Canal is ideal for the country walking enthusiast. Apart from the wonderful Staffordshire scenery, there are lots of things to see - from the Leek Branch aqueduct, to locks, mills and a steam railway at Cheddleton. There are also several watering holes along the way.

Good walking is to be had around the shores of Rudyard Lake: more details are available from its Visitor Centre.

Take a self-guided tour around historic Etruria.

Walking routes

Towpath Stoppages

09 Jan 2012 - 17 Feb 2012

Stoppage: Bridge 10 Botteslow Street Bridge to Bridge 11 Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge

Associated Regional Office: Central Shires Waterways

Towpath has been closed

UPDATE (30 January 2012): The deck strengthening works have been completed ahead of schedule; the towpath will now be open until 13th February when the works are undertaken by National Grid. The navigation will remain closed due to adjacent works.

(Enquiries: Telephone 01827 252000 during normal office hours.)