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North West England

Astbury Mere Country Park – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Somerford

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Astbury Mere Country Park – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Somerford

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Astbury Mere Country Park – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Somerford

04:53

67.6km

1,080m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.97 km for 27 m

After 28.3 km for 5 m

After 60.7 km for 36 m

After 60.9 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.07 km

Astbury Mere Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Covering an area of 34.5 acres (14 ha), Astbury Mere Country Park is a lovely stretch of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The Mere is …

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2

7.10 km

Whitemore Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Continuation of the Biddulph Valley Way

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3

12.3 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

A great ride on the route of the old railway, suitable for all

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28.9 km

Basford Hurst Wood

Forest

32.2 km

Ferny Hill Wood

Forest

32.6 km

RSPB Coombes Valley

Nature Reserve

7

45.1 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

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8

52.5 km

The Knott Inn

Highlight • Pub

Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

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9

52.7 km

Narrow Rural Road with Steep Incline and Scenic Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are some decent climbs out there for those seeking a thrill 🤗

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10

59.7 km

View of the Cheshire Countryside from Rainow Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

11

60.8 km

Woodland Path and Stone Bridge near Bollington

Highlight • Trail

B

67.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

6.11 km

4.77 km

3.36 km

3.19 km

501 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

23.0 km

5.11 km

2.04 km

415 m

190 m

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