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Bottoms Reservoir – Trentabank Reservoir loop from St. Alban's

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Bottoms Reservoir – Trentabank Reservoir loop from St. Alban's

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Bottoms Reservoir – Trentabank Reservoir loop from St. Alban's

01:10

18.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.27 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.23 km

Red Willow

Highlight • Pub

7.59 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

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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7.60 km

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

8.18 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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9.35 km

Trentabank Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Trentabank Reservoir supplies the town of Macclesfield with drinking water. Although a working environment, Trentabank and the conifer forests are a haven for wildlife. The site has more than 20 …

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10.2 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.89 km

2.09 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

6.11 km

563 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

22°C

14°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Bottoms Reservoir – Trentabank Reservoir loop from St. Alban's

Red Willow

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Bottoms Reservoir

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Trentabank Reservoir

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