Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.5 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

Nook & Cranny Alderley Edge

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe, happy to accept muddy boots or muddy riders

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14.9 km

Mottram St Andrew Crossroads and Rest Area

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little crossroads with benches under the tree. Good spot to take a breather or have a snack.

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17.5 km

River Bollin

Lake

20.6 km

Isles Wood

Forest

26.8 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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32.0 km

Blaze Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the edge of Bollington, Blaze Hill is a challenging climb in the beautiful Peak District. With an incline of up to 25% in places, Blaze Hill is steep …

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36.4 km

The Green Café, Bollington

Highlight • Cafe

Just off the main road in Bollington, this is a lovely cafe with good coffee, tasty grub and homemade cakes. Friendly staff. Couple of tables outside too.

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37.6 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries …

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46.5 km

Finlow Hill

Forest

47.4 km

The Wizard Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Have a refreshing beverage or a bite to eat at this quaint and cosy cafe in the National Trust area of Alderley Edge. It's a true treasure of an eatery with a really welcoming vibe.

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48.7 km

Artist Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pleasant lane nice during autumn and early spring. You can often spot Blur Bells growing along the way.

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61.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

5.24 km

2.80 km

960 m

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

10.5 km

1.19 km

245 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 April

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Artist Lane

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