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Woodhouse End Road – Up the Curly Wurly loop from Gawsworth

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Woodhouse End Road – Up the Curly Wurly loop from Gawsworth

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Woodhouse End Road – Up the Curly Wurly loop from Gawsworth

02:38

39.1km

620m

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 a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

30 m

Gawsworth Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a cuppa and essential snackage. Homemade cakes and flapjacks, Eccles cakes prominent on the counter and excellent brews.

Tip by

810 m

Up the Curly Wurly

Highlight • Climb

6.71 km

Rossendale Wood

Forest

22.0 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

Tip by

22.0 km

Sunset View Over Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best places in the area to observe a sunset

Tip by

33.9 km

Macclesfield Market Square and St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Macclesfield is a vibrant town nestling within Cheshire countryside. The town was once famous for its thriving silk industry. These days, Macclesfield boasts a weekly artisanal market, independent shops, cafes, …

Tip by

34.5 km

Red Willow

Highlight • Pub

39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

11.5 km

1.68 km

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

4.55 km

443 m

298 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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Woodhouse End Road – Up the Curly Wurly loop from Gawsworth

Gawsworth Community Shop & Café