Charity Lane – Bollington Village loop from Bollington

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Charity Lane – Bollington Village loop from Bollington

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Charity Lane – Bollington Village loop from Bollington

01:57

26.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.06 km

Kerridge Road

Highlight • Climb

Nice quiet road with easy ish climb, watch for pot holes on way down towards Bollington

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7.94 km

Charity Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On a clear day, you'll be rewarded with wonderful views towards the Cat and Fiddle.

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9.60 km

St Stephen's Church (Forest Chapel)

Highlight • Religious Site

St Stephen's Church, popularly known as 'Forest Chapel'; this church stands over 1,200 feet above sea level.

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11.5 km

Forest Bridleway in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

12.7 km

View of Two Reservoirs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic views over two reservoirs

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14.8 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

15.1 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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15.7 km

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

25.5 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries …

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