This guide to the Caldon Canal is split into sections. Please select a section from the list above.

Much of the route of the Caldon from Etruria to Endon, then the last section of the Leek Branch is close to bus routes, which may be of use to walkers. Bus timetables may be found on the First Group website for Staffordshire (opens in a new window.)

The main hub for bus services in the area is Hanley Bus Station. From there you can catch the number 18 or 118 to Stockton Brook, Endon and Leek. Other useful services from Hanley include:

3: Baddeley Green, close to Stockton Brook locks via Milton

16: Cheddleton and Leek (the long way around!)

58: Etruria

Beyond Cheddleton the canal passes through very rural areas which are not serviced by buses but you can catch a steam train from Froghall to Cheddleton! The Churnet Valley Railway website has further details (opens in new window.)