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Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Wilmslow

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Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Wilmslow

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Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Wilmslow

02:51

51.7km

270m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.5 km

Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Cafe

Alway check the website before travelling. The cafe is an awesome place to stop and refuel as well as to take in the presence of the Lovell Radio Telescope. If …

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16.7 km

Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

18.6 km

View of the Jodrell Bank radio telescope from Catchpenny Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of the tour ..
The Wizard Tearooms ..
Stop serving ..
Full English breakfast ..
At 15.00 😋

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20.5 km

Willie's Wood

Forest

28.5 km

St James and St Paul's Church, Marton

Highlight • Religious Site

Whilst you are here, you MUST go to the back of it to Oak Lane to see the oldest tree in this county:
The Marton Oak.

It is believed to be in excess of 1200 years old!

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34.7 km

St James' Church, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

St James’ is a pretty parish church nestling among trees by a tranquil pond. The church was built in the 15th and 16th centuries out of yellow and red sandstone. …

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38.7 km

Huntley Wood

Forest

46.1 km

Mottram St Andrew Crossroads and Rest Area

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little crossroads with benches under the tree. Good spot to take a breather or have a snack.

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51.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

3.85 km

1.45 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

5.39 km

1.62 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Wilmslow

Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope

Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre

View of the Jodrell Bank radio telescope from Catchpenny Lane

St James and St Paul's Church, Marton

St James' Church, Gawsworth

Mottram St Andrew Crossroads and Rest Area

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