Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Knutsford

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Knutsford

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Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Knutsford

04:25

91.9km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 136 m

After 71.0 km for 247 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.1 km

Black Firs Wood

Forest

28.0 km

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the 100 Greatest Cycle Climbs. If you've got time make use of the pub at the very top!

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55.4 km

Water Wheel and Valley View, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

63.8 km

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Highlight • Climb

take it slow and steady as has some short but steep bits

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65.4 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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66.4 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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70.4 km

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

Gasworth Tudor Hall opposite, but paid entry

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71.1 km

Maggoty Wood

Forest

76.4 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

Great view of the Lovell telescope standing proud in the distance

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84.0 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

another great place to view the Lovell telescope

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91.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.5 km

14.9 km

692 m

549 m

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.0 km

12.2 km

486 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

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Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Knutsford

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane

Water Wheel and Valley View, Peak District National Park

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Railway Bridge

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

View of the Lovell Telescope

View of the Lovell Telescope

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