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Moston Flash – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

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Moston Flash – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

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Moston Flash – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

00:56

8.56km

30m

Running

Moderate run. 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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Moston Flash

Highlight • Lake

Moston Flash is one of a series in meres formed by the extraction of salt, for which the area is noted. The flashes are very popular with fishermen and are also home to a wide variety of birds.

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4.38 km

Countryside Pathway to Playing Field

Highlight • Trail

5.61 km

Wheelock Rail Trail Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Wheelock Rail Trail near Sandbach follows the route of a disused railway from Ettiley Heath to Malkins Bank. Today the trail is a rich haven for wildlife and wild …

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6.08 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight • Trail

Stretching over a 2 km span of pathway, the Wheelock Rail Trail offers a tranquil and car-free route. It runs in parallel with Trent and Mersey Canal, providing a seamless …

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7.03 km

Miola Coffee Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely quirky little stopoff with covered outdoor seating and a great selection of food and drinks!

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8.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

2.76 km

2.12 km

726 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.43 km

1.81 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

30°C

17°C

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Moston Flash – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

Moston Flash

Countryside Pathway to Playing Field

Wheelock Rail Trail Stone Bridge

Wheelock Rail Trail

Miola Coffee Lounge

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