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Macclesfield to Congleton loop via The Roaches – Peak District National Park

Macclesfield to Congleton loop via The Roaches – Peak District National Park

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Macclesfield to Congleton loop via The Roaches – Peak District National Park

03:14

60.5km

940m

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: June 5, 2024

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.04 km

Ridge Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great undulating climb from Sutton Lane Ends to Allgreave. Great views across the Peak District to the left and Cheshire Plain to the right. Turn right at the end to …

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16.0 km

The Roaches Loop

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A great loop that takes in the moorland around The Roaches. Always really quiet, very exposed so best to be ridden when the wind isn't too strong.

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22.3 km

View of The Roaches

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Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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34.9 km

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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60.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

4.64 km

3.98 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

17.1 km

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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Macclesfield to Congleton loop via The Roaches – Peak District National Park

Ridge Hill Road Climb

The Roaches Loop

View of The Roaches

Cloudside Climb

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