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A wonderful example of a lock bridge, and a great spot for a BAAB (bike against a bridge) photo. It's peaceful and picturesque, you might even spot a canal boat or two.

No sandwiches when we arrived at the cafe(!)

„Today the Salt Line runs through farmland and woodlands, with streams, pools and rough grassland. Wild primroses brighten up the steep cutting at Roughwood Hollow while later in the year the delicate flowers of scabious and harebell can be seen on the banks. Areas of willow and hazel are coppiced regularly. This is an ancient woodland practice in which trees are cut every few years to produce timber that would have been traditionally used for thatching spars, barrel hoops, hurdles and baskets. Sheltered glades are created where flower and insects thrive, until the trees re-grow and the process begins again. Some areas are managed as wild flower meadows while others are left fairly wild and just cut back enough to keep the path clear. Look out for Bullfinches and Yellowhammers that feed on buds, berries and seeds along the Salt Line.“ Quelle: https://visitcheshire.com/trails/the-salt-line

Dogs cannot enter but seating outside small cafe and toilets lovely stop on route

We rode this as part of Laureen’s Ride, a waymarked horse riding/cycling route along quiet lanes and bridleways. Conditions perfect beginning of April, although for cyclists, this is a dry weather ride. It will get very muddy.

Pull off the road to see a beautiful clear view across the fields of the Jodrell Bank observatory

Nice quiet, straight and fairly flat country road. The area is quite agricultural, but there is heath land to the west.

good place to stop to quench your thirst. fresh ice cold milk sold by the litre or milk shake's various flavours. tip if you have a milkshake use a 2 litre bottle (empty bottles are provided) as with the milkshake syrup and the milk the 1 litre bottle will overflow!!!! open from very early in the morning till 9.30pm takes cash (coins ) or contactless payments. Also has a nice padded bench which is under cover.