Cycling Collection by Amy
Cycling the Mercian Way – Explore England's historic heart
9 days
2-4 h/day
483km
3,420m
3,420m
Leading through lush countryside scenes and patchwork farmland, over gentle hills where the Romans built historic cities and valleys where the Industrial Revolution spurred world-first engineering, the Mercian Way, aka Route 45, combines the very best of England’s history, landscapes, and culture as you ride from north to south.
This adventure guides you between the historic cities of Chester and Salisbury via miles of wonderful countryside. In this Collection, I’ve split the 302-mile (486 km) route into 9 stages, but…
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Mercian Way
434km
3,340m
3,380m
Last updated: November 1, 2024
Activities
60.2km
03:51
480m
410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
64.6km
04:06
370m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35.6km
02:17
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
50.8km
03:52
580m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
39.2km
02:24
220m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
57.0km
03:24
300m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
59.9km
03:44
380m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
57.5km
04:10
350m
310m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
57.8km
03:32
420m
530m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
9
Distance
483 km
Duration
31:20 h
Elevation
3,420 m
3,420 m
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