Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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8.15 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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13.4 km

Brickworks Climb

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There's a tap at the bottom of Brickworks on the left hand side of the road you can refill your bottles with.

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25.7 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

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The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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35.9 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

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Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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48.3 km

The Wizard Tea Room

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Set inside the National Trust grounds, this really laidback cafe has plenty of tempters when it comes to a cake and coffee stop. It's open daily from 9 to 5. …

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50.1 km

Artists Lane Climb

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Very popular cyclist route that links a number of nice climbs around Alderley Edge and the top of the hill takes puts you out right opposite National Trust site.

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54.2 km

The Service Course

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Bike shop, does repairs & servicing. Is also a thriving café & coffee shop

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55.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

3.77 km

2.92 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

22.4 km

479 m

Elevation

Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 26 November

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