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Nantwich Lake – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

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Nantwich Lake – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

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Nantwich Lake – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

03:40

61.5km

330m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80 m for 173 m

After 61.4 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.96 km

Holly Trees Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

cosy b&b very welcoming to touring cyclists passing through

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19.3 km

Wesleyan Methodist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Now a residential property.

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25.1 km

The riverside of Nantwich, presents an enjoyable route that traces alongside the meandering River Weaver and encircles the charming Nantwich Lake. This scenic path is conveniently situated within a short …

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35.9 km

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Highlight • Pub

Take a seat and relax next to the canal with a pint or a coffee.

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35.9 km

Audlem Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Audlem is situated on the Shropshire Union Canal which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford, to raise the canal from the Cheshire Plain to the 93 feet (28 m) higher Shropshire Plain.

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36.1 km

Shropshire Union Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

Constructed during the 18th century, the Shropshire Union canal served as a vital artery during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the canal flows through Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire from Ellesmere Port …

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36.3 km

Audlem Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Audlem is a sizeable picturesque canal side village with a long history that goes back to the doomsday book. Audlem is famous for its run of 15 locks designed by …

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36.3 km

St James' Church, Audlem

Highlight • Historical Site

The parish church in Audlem stands on a hill overlooking the village. Well worth a visit.

audlemstjameschurch.org.uk/church-history

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61.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

5.47 km

3.00 km

1.05 km

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

16.4 km

524 m

220 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

23°C

8°C

0 %

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Nantwich Lake – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

Holly Trees Hotel

Wesleyan Methodist Church

Nantwich Lake

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Audlem Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal

Shropshire Union Canal Lock

Audlem Village

St James' Church, Audlem

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