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View of the Lovell Telescope – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Chelford

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North West England

View of the Lovell Telescope – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Chelford

Moderate

6

riders

View of the Lovell Telescope – View of the Lovell Telescope loop from Chelford

02:24

56.5km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.3 km for 240 m

After 25.6 km for 196 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.14 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

Great view of the Lovell telescope standing proud in the distance

Tip by

5.81 km

Poolstead Wood

Forest

3

7.62 km

Long Downhill Stretch

Highlight • Trail

a busy main road but nice long down hill stretch

Tip by

8.57 km

Cock Wood

Forest

5

11.4 km

Betty's Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Great sit in or take away cafe with a courtyard round the back ideal for storing bikes. Good selection of cakes, drinks and savoury food.

Tip by

6

16.8 km

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

Gasworth Tudor Hall opposite, but paid entry

Tip by

7

17.2 km

Harrington Arms

Highlight • Pub

Nice looking pub off the main Congleton road.

Tip by

8

22.6 km

Eastern End of Congleton By-Pass

Highlight • Structure

will be a shared path along its length

Tip by

9

36.8 km

The George & Dragon Pub, Holmes Chapel

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub open from 0900 for coffee. Good selection of beers for a mid or post ride refreshment. Nice big patio are with lots of seating and space to leave your bike.

Tip by

10

40.0 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Viewpoint

view of Jodrell bank from between Cranage & Holmes Chapel

Tip by

B

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

13.7 km

1.26 km

1.09 km

744 m

387 m

102 m

Surfaces

52.7 km

3.57 km

211 m

121 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Weather

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Monday 5 October

18°C

12°C

60 %

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