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Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green – Mow Cop Castle loop from Alsager

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Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green – Mow Cop Castle loop from Alsager

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Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green – Mow Cop Castle loop from Alsager

01:38

24.6km

310m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

Highlight • Cycleway

Just off a main road is this quiet country lane which also has a short step free access to good canal path

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5.98 km

Rode Hall

Highlight • Monument

Limited opening times starting in April

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7.85 km

Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green

Highlight • Restaurant

A fantastic pub nestled in the village of Scholar Green. Situated near the Macclesfield canal with great walks nearby.

Saturday 12 pm–12 am
Sunday 12–10 pm
Monday 12–10 pm
Tuesday …

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9.89 km

Mow Cop Killer Climb – 25% Gradient

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The steepest bit of an infamous Mow Cop Killer climb. Can be done with a decent fitness. When you're at the top look behind you for a breathtaking panoramic view on Cheshire Plains

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10.5 km

Mow Cop Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin …

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11.3 km

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

Highlight • Trail

Great little off-road section from Mow Cop towards Congleton Road

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11.7 km

Castle Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Start of a short but steep climb towards Mow Cop 🏰

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13.6 km

22% Gradient Climb

Highlight • Climb

A brief announcement of what you are going to experience :D

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

1.81 km

883 m

333 m

318 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

3.68 km

541 m

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

34°C

14°C

0 %

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Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green – Mow Cop Castle loop from Alsager

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

Rode Hall

Rising Sun Pub, Scholar Green

Mow Cop Killer Climb – 25% Gradient

Mow Cop Castle

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

Castle Road Climb

22% Gradient Climb

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