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Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Stoke-on-Trent

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Stoke-on-Trent

Hard

5.0

(1)

29

riders

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of Ramshaw Rocks loop from Stoke-on-Trent

04:46

98.7km

1,160m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.9 km for 247 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

33.0 km

Maggoty Wood

Forest

2

33.7 km

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

Gasworth Tudor Hall opposite, but paid entry

Tip by

3

37.7 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

Tip by

4

39.6 km

Downhill Section Into Macclesfield

Highlight • Cycleway

good down hill section with one set of traffic lights road surface not to bad

Tip by

5

50.8 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

Tip by

6

61.8 km

Axe Edge Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful spot in good weather and a great short cut to take you from the top of the Goyt Valley road over towards Axe Edge. In the winter it can …

Tip by

7

65.8 km

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.
The New Inn claims to be the highest village pub :-) It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

Tip by

8

66.4 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

A small village. but it does have a cafe and pub. Once you reach the village you know its downhill all the way.

Tip by

9

70.8 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

Tip by

B

98.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.3 km

22.6 km

12.2 km

2.61 km

794 m

286 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

9.50 km

594 m

250 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

5°C

12 %

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