Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 4.72 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.74 km

Balance Bike Course at Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Free balance bikes to borrow & use on the track at the cafe. Bike repairs + servicing!

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4.84 km

The Talleyrand

Highlight • Pub

A great bar with excellent beer, very chilled atmosphere and occasional music and arts events

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4.97 km

Station South

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe stop with loads of space inside and out. Bike racks out back and a great selection of cakes!

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5.74 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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8.49 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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11.4 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

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19.8 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

1.22 km

368 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

1.30 km

271 m

205 m

139 m

Elevation

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Balance Bike Course at Station South

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Station South

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