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Great bakery

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.

This is newly reopened, has a nice looking menu, and it's run by a really nice family, well worth a visit

„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

when the coffee shop is busy there is an ice cream vending machine next to the cafe door

Next time I do this route I'll ayah on Biddulph valley way, as that's a nicer ride and avoids these steps

make sure you buy your bottle from the bottle vending machine first before going to the milkshake machine

You dont see houses like this anymore! There are obviously well loved by the current owners