Cheshire East - Red Cycle Routes
Distance
Elevation
Start Point
Route Summary
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30 miles
48.3 km
2360'
720 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Tour around Macc Forest & Kerridge
A route that includes four “Red” climbs. The first climb is up Wizard Hill from Alderley Edge. The second is Ridge Hill to reach just over 1000’ above sea-level. After a fairly swift descent into Macclesfield Forest and onwards into Langley, the route ventures onto Coalpit Lane - a “Quiet Lane” with a sharp ascent and an initial gradient of around 20%. The final “Red” climb is Lidgetts Lane - a short section of road but reasonably steep and challenging.With most of the climbing out of the way, the route descends through Kerridge and back to Wilmslow via Prestbury.
49.8 miles
80.2 km
4090'
1250 m
Wilmslow:
Boddington Arms
Scenic Goyt Valley 80km
The route heads into Alderley Edge and then on up through Mottram St. Andrew. From the quiet village of Kerridge, you head towards Pott Shrigley and the start of the climbs. The middle section of the ride contains all the hills and cuts through the eastern side of the Peak District, with a down-and-up through the Goyt Valley, reaching a peak altitude of 472m (1548’). It’s then downhill to Sutton and along a series of quiet lanes through Gawsworth and Siddington to Jodrell Bank, before turning north and returning back into Wilmslow.
19.9 miles
32 km
1230'
375 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Double Wizard
This route is centred on 2 climbs up to the “Edge” of Alderley Edge by the Wizard pub. The first circuit is up the slightly easier and quieter Artists Lane, with a looping descent via Mottram St. Andrew. The second pass involves
climbing the main road route and turning off for a quieter descent down Birtles lane. The route then has 2 short A-road sections before treating you to 3 miles of unbroken, smooth cycle path alongside the Alderley Edge bypass before navigating through Wilmslow town centre to return to the start.
Note: Included in Wilmslow e-book
24.2 miles
38.9 km
2060'
625 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Up the Brickworks, Down through Macc
The route stays fairly flat for the initial 5 miles, then climbs 400’ over 1.5 miles to Pott Shrigley. Bakestonedale Road (known locally as “The Brickworks”) then climbs 550’ over the next 1.7 miles to reach an altitude of 1200’ above sea level. The route then drops down to Macclesfield, with a series of fast descents and sweeping bends. From Prestbury, there follows a series of leafy lanes to return into Wilmslow.
Note: Included in Wilmslow e-book
30.1 miles
48.5 km
2670'
815 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Tegg’s Nose Tour
The route has a reasonably gentle warm-up to Prestbury. From there you climb through Kerridge and Rainow, culminating with a true Red climb to reach Tegg’s Nose country park. The route then follows the A537 for 1.5 miles before sharply descending to Lamaload reservoir; you then face a series of ups and downs to reach the top of the Brickworks and can enjoy an exhilarating descent down to Adlington before returning back to the start.
Note: Included in Wilmslow e-book
35 miles
56.3 km
3566'
1087 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Goyt Valley Tour
This route heads out through Pott Shrigley and up the Brickworks, followed by a rapid descent towards Kettleshulme. You then commence a 2-mile climb up Side End Lane past Windgather Rocks to reach Pym’s Chair before a long, steep & winding descent into the Goyt Valley. The very picturesque 3-mile climb out of the valley alongside the River Goyt takes you up to the Cat and Fiddle. The return journey includes a few shorter climbs and descents before reaching Prestbury, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow.
Note: Included in Wilmslow e-book
40 miles
64.4 km
3638'
1109 m
Wilmslow:
Wilmslow Station
Wincle and Macc Forest Tour
A tough route starting with a climb up the Wizard and then following a series of quiet, super-scenic country lanes before joining the A523 near Bosley for 4 miles. You then leave the main road to climb up Meerbrook Road to Gun
Hill. The route then descends to the River Dane by Wincle Brewery (stop for a taster if you dare!), before a long climb up Barlow Hill and Ridge Hill to the Hanging Gate (highest pub in Cheshire). The road then drops into
Macclesfield Forest, climbs Coalpit Lane, continues up to Tegg’s Nose,
heads over to Bollington, climbs up to Pott Shrigley and has a fast descent into Adlington before returning back into Wilmslow.
Note: Included in Wilmslow e-book