Church Lawton, a village and civil parish in Cheshire East, England, is situated near the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire, offering a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The region features diverse terrain, from the relatively flat towpaths of the Trent and Mersey Canal to the elevated challenges of The Cloud Summit and Bosley Cloud, providing expansive views. This blend of natural features makes Church Lawton suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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56
riders
18.5km
00:47
60m
60m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

54
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44.3km
01:57
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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29.2km
01:22
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
83.8km
03:40
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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28
hikers
5.93km
01:32
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.62km
01:12
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
11.0km
02:51
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
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45.8km
02:43
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.8km
03:18
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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35.3km
02:09
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.6km
02:17
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
riders
61.5km
03:40
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.6km
02:15
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.2km
02:45
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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52.8km
03:09
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
34.1km
02:03
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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26.6km
02:02
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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23.0km
01:54
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31.8km
02:08
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
9.34km
01:00
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.49km
00:53
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.59km
00:54
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Church Lawton offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area features diverse terrain, from canal towpaths to hills like The Cloud. There are more than 40 routes available for exploration.
More than 25,000 visitors have explored routes in Church Lawton on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Church Lawton provides several road cycling routes, ranging from flat canal towpaths to more challenging ascents. A dedicated guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around Church Lawton. The terrain includes both gentle roads and hills.
Hiking in Church Lawton ranges from leisurely walks to more challenging ascents. Options include paths around Astbury Mere Country Park and trails leading to The Cloud Summit. A comprehensive guide is available: Hiking around Church Lawton.
Astbury Mere Country Park offers all-weather paths suitable for leisurely walks and family-friendly cycling. The Trent and Mersey Canal towpaths also provide relatively flat routes ideal for families. Easy hikes are detailed in this guide: Easy hikes around Church Lawton.
The Cloud Summit and Bosley Cloud are prominent hills offering expansive views over the surrounding Cheshire and Staffordshire landscape. Astbury Mere Country Park provides panoramic views over Astbury Mere. The Trent and Mersey Canal also offers picturesque waterside scenery.
While specific dedicated mountain biking trails are not extensively detailed, the presence of woodlands and varied terrain suggests potential for off-road cycling. A guide for mountain biking is available: MTB Trails around Church Lawton.
Touring cyclists can utilize the relatively flat towpaths of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which offer scenic waterside routes. The area's blend of landscapes caters to various cycling preferences. A guide is available: Cycling around Church Lawton.
Komoot offers several guides for Church Lawton, including Road Cycling Routes around Church Lawton, Hiking around Church Lawton, and MTB Trails around Church Lawton. Guides for easy hikes, touring cycling, running, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for Church Lawton Parish Council is churchlawton-pc.gov.uk. This website provides local information and resources for the area. For direct inquiries, a phone number is also available.
Cycling routes in Church Lawton vary in elevation. The Trent and Mersey Canal towpaths offer relatively flat sections, while ascents to hills like The Cloud provide more challenging climbs. This variety caters to different fitness levels.

