Famous for its enormous pike, as well as inspiring the Christian name of Rudyard Kipling, for this is where his parents first met, Rudyard Lake has the added attraction of a miniature steam railway. But first we explore some quiet field paths before returning to follow the train where, if you've timed it right, you can finish the walk in style.
LOCATION: Two miles north-west of Leek
START: Off A523, Rudyard Steam Railway free car park on B5331 by railway bridge
Grid ref: SJ956578 Postcode: ST138UX
DISTANCE: 6.5 miles
GRADE: Easy
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - White Peak Explorer - Wilmslow, Macclesfield
NOTE: Explorer OL - White Peak
REFRESHMENTS: Platform 2 cafe & Lakeside cafe in season
EN ROUTE: Reacliffe
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News