View of the Lovell Telescope – Alderley Edge loop from Alderley Edge

View of the Lovell Telescope – Alderley Edge loop from Alderley Edge

Moderate

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View of the Lovell Telescope – Alderley Edge loop from Alderley Edge

03:21

68.7km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 17.6 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

18.6 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

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20.8 km

Rossendale Wood

Forest

38.3 km

Cloudside Climb

Highlight • Climb

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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47.5 km

Cocksmoss Wood

Forest

56.0 km

View of Jodrell Bank Radio Telescopes from Long Shoot Road

Highlight • Monument

This amazing view suddenly comes into view down Long Shoot road

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56.6 km

View of the Jodrell Bank radio telescope from Catchpenny Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of the tour ..
The Wizard Tearooms ..
Stop serving ..
Full English breakfast ..
At 15.00 😋

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58.3 km

Batemill Old Water Mill

Highlight • Structure

picturesque old mill, great route to go cycle

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58.3 km

Working Watermill and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

I just had to stop here, it's such a lovely spot, with a little bridge, small stream & a mill (that's still got it's wheel turning).

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59.0 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

another great place to view the Lovell telescope

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68.4 km

Alderley Edge

Highlight • Cafe

A village in Cheshire with big houses, great cafes and cobbled climbs.

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68.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.0 km

3.22 km

321 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.6 km

14.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

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Comments

September 20, 2024,It's Friday and it's time for Slacking

After a couple of weeks away I was back for the Mavericks Slackers Friday ride. It was a hilly one today but the weather was kind although a super strong crosswind on the steep and fast descent to Wincle had my front wheel wobbling like crazy! Just a little bit frightening 😬. More hills followed to test my already tried …

March 20, 2025,Morning Ride with Alexa

Another stunning day, another stunning ride. Today I joined with Alexa for some Staffordshire hills. Dry roads and a light wind made for some great riding. We toiled up Hollins Lane to the top and then we swooped down into Wincle only to climb out again. After Danebridge and Three Pools we stopped for a banana 🍌 break and then …

June 4, 2025,Wincle

Super ride out with Shona and Richard. A bit blustery in parts and a bit hilly in others made for an enjoyable few hours in the saddle. Refreshments were taken at the ever popular Brook Lane cafe for a post ride chat. Tidy. Until the next time..... Ride On!

June 25, 2025,Wincle

Steady ride out today, legs felt tired so I thought it best to knock off the pace and maintain a zone 2 heart rate. Weather turned lovely with warm winds 🌬️ and lots of sunshine 🌞. Old Barn cafe for lunch (baked beans and poached eggs, yummy 😋) Easy lanes back home. Even Wilmslow was quiet 🤫. Until the next …

May 10, 2024,Slackers Friday to Wincle

There were thirteen Mavericks in my group as we headed for the hills once again. After the exploits of yesterday I wasn't sure how I would go but after giving my legs a good talking to we cracked on with the ride and what a ride it turned out to be. Hot and humid conditions soon had us reaching for …