7k Run Cheadle: Scenic Path from Majors Barn

Route Overview & Local Insights

Enjoy a tranquil out-and-back journey along the Cheadle Railway Path, a perfectly flat reaching 7.1km through the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Starting from Majors Barn, this route follows the well-maintained trackbed toward Totmonslow, offering a predominantly paved surface that is ideal for tempo sessions or a steady recovery run. With an ascent of only 33m, it is one of the most accessible routes in the region for runners looking to avoid the infamous Staffordshire hills while still enjoying a scenic, traffic-free corridor surrounded by lush embankments and local wildlife.

Steeped in industrial heritage, this path follows the former branch line of the North Staffordshire Railway, which once linked Cheadle’s coal and copper industries to the main line at Cresswell. As you run, look out for the old sandstone bridge abutments and the subtle remains of the area’s railway past. The Staffordshire Moorlands provide a stunning backdrop, and the sheltered nature of the deep cuttings on this path makes it a local favorite during windy days, providing a peaceful retreat into the countryside just a stone's throw from the historic market town of Cheadle.