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

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.98 km for 8 m

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1.88 km

Astbury Mere Country Park

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Covering an area of 34.5 acres (14 ha), Astbury Mere Country Park is a lovely stretch of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The Mere is …

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5.22 km

View of Macclesfield Canal from the Country Road

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Great picturesque view of the Macclesfield Canal from this quiet road

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7.45 km

Canal Access Point Near Country Lane

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On or off the canal with ease just before the canal bridge, right next to a lovely country lane

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13.7 km

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

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Just off a main road is this quiet country lane which also has a short step free access to good canal path

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15.4 km

Salt Line Trail

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One of the flattest gravelly trails I've ever ridden

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17.9 km

Salt Line Trail Entrance

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Cyclists are asked to dismount on part of the trail due to rabbit burrows. Fabulous for families, and hikers too

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18.2 km

Pink Church

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18.4 km

Canal Locks

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

5.63 km

2.91 km

474 m

388 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

2.98 km

2.49 km

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 April

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3°C

6 %

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Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

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