River Dean in Adlington – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Cheadle Hulme

River Dean in Adlington – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Cheadle Hulme

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River Dean in Adlington – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Cheadle Hulme

01:35

33.9km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 54 m for 35 m

After 33.9 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.29 km

Church Inn, Cheadle Hulme

Highlight • Pub

a beautiful little boozer. I can't wait to sample the drinks here in the summer

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9.90 km

River Dean in Adlington

Highlight • River

lovely tranquil spot to take some fluids onboard

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11.6 km

Adlington to Pott Shrigley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A warm-up climb for the Brickworks, this 3 km (1.8 mi) climb hits 11.5% gradient at its steepest. A short flat section for a quick breather, then turn left down Blakestonedale Road for the Brickworks ascent.

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16.6 km

View of Manchester from Shrigley Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views from Shrigley road, steep climb from Poynton end, towards Pot Shrigley.

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17.5 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

21.6 km

Middlewood Road Level Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Light and barrier controlled level crossing where Middlewood Road crosses over the railway. Always follow the barriers and direction, don't jump the lights.

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22.4 km

Hazel Grove End of the Airport Link Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to place to pass through, with nice views

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22.9 km

Incline on the Link Road to Hazel Grove

Highlight • Cycleway

The Last section coming from the airport to Hazel Grove is a long gradual incline & it just saps your energy

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26.0 km

Descent to Poynton Junction on A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road

Highlight • Trail

Either a fast ride down, or a drag to get back up 😂

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

5.78 km

5.07 km

478 m

152 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

10.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

7°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2023,Afternoon Ride

Took my ti bike out for a short spin with its new saddle. Encountered a slight mechanical with a sticky piston on the rear brake caliper. Kind mechanic at Trek sorted it out foc and we had a good chinwag about all things bike. Until the next time.....

June 7, 2022,Morning ride

Early morning spin to get into my happy place before a sad event later today.

November 14, 2022,Little 'un

Strange weather, morning chores, a boiler repair engineer and fading light meant there was only time for a quick ride. Still, better than nothing! Climbing tomorrow and gravel on Wednesday then off on a short break.

December 21, 2021,Short spin cycle

Short loop on a busy day and by gum it was a bit nippy on the fingers.

July 8, 2022,2nd Shakedown ride

After tweaking the saddle height and fore/aft position everything seems so much better. Not as fast as my Ribble carbon bike but with 35mm tyres, titanium frame and carbon forks it's a smooth ride. Oh and new shoes!

October 17, 2021,Sunday afternoon spin

The roads were a little dryer and traffic was fairly light for a change. Good to get out if only for a couple of hours.