Alderley Edge – Brickworks Climb loop from Alderley Edge

Alderley Edge – Brickworks Climb loop from Alderley Edge

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Alderley Edge – Brickworks Climb loop from Alderley Edge

02:09

41.4km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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301 m

Alderley Edge

Highlight • Cafe

A village in Cheshire with big houses, great cafes and cobbled climbs.

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10.5 km

River Dean in Adlington

Highlight • River

lovely tranquil spot to take some fluids onboard

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12.3 km

Adlington to Pott Shrigley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A warm-up climb for the Brickworks, this 3 km (1.8 mi) climb hits 11.5% gradient at its steepest. A short flat section for a quick breather, then turn left down Blakestonedale Road for the Brickworks ascent.

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15.8 km

St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley

Highlight • Other

This church in the heart of the small village of Pott Shrigley was built in 1842 and is characterised by a Gothic Revival architecture, featuring stained-glass windows, wooden pews and a traditional altar.

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17.6 km

Brickworks Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a tap at the bottom of Brickworks on the left hand side of the road you can refill your bottles with.

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21.6 km

View of the Peak District Countryside

Highlight • Natural Monument

You just can't help pulling over & admiring the view

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25.5 km

View of Manchester City Centre from Brickworks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Manchester city centre

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26.3 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

2.65 km

2.22 km

608 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

11.8 km

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

January 16, 2023,Blazing Saddles (and Kickback Coffee)

Feeling a bit fed up this morning as it was still overcast and raining/snowing so I thought no chance of getting out but by lunchtime the sun ☀️ had made an appearance however the temperature had dropped. Full winter gear on and I decided on a few hills to keep warm, even so the tips of my fingers were nipped! …

April 15, 2023,What the blazes?😀

It's been a week since my last ride so went for a short, hilly spin with a loop taking in Pot Shrigley, Blaze Hill, The Brickworks (with a quick pit stop at Kickback Coffee ☕) before the trundle home 🏠.

March 5, 2024,Old body New bike

A quick ride out this morning as we're meeting friends this afternoon. Glorious weather meant it was time to take my new whip for the first ride. And it didn't disappoint. Light, aero, nimble and responsive. Pity about the rider 😂😂😂. Looking forward to more rides in the summer. Until the next time..... Ride On!

May 1, 2024,SSJ&S

That's right, short sleeve jersey and shorts! 1st May brought the sun and warmth so I thought a short recovery ride was in order after yesterday's outing. The Brickworks climb never disappoints. Sheltered from the wind on the way up and given a helping hand on the way back. What's not to like! Until the next time..... Ride On

October 8, 2022,A balloon 🎈 on a string

Such a lovely afternoon seemed a shame not to get out for a short spin before tomorrow's ride with the ASR team. Legs are starting to feel better and power is gradually returning.

July 24, 2022,Cycling

GPS problems meant that the whole route wasn't recorded, overall 65kms and 1060m of ascent.