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Alderley Edge – Ridge Hill Road Climb loop from Alderley Edge

Road cycling routes

North West England

Alderley Edge – Ridge Hill Road Climb loop from Alderley Edge

Moderate

50

riders

Alderley Edge – Ridge Hill Road Climb loop from Alderley Edge

02:35

52.0km

620m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 17.8 km for 11 m

After 33.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

288 m

Alderley Edge

Highlight • Cafe

Velo Edge is a great coffee shop/bike mechanic in Alderney Edge!

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11.1 km

Huntley Wood

Forest

3

17.8 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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4

18.8 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

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5

20.4 km

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Highlight • Climb

take it slow and steady as has some short but steep bits

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21.0 km

Rossendale Wood

Forest

7

25.1 km

Ridge Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great undulating climb from Sutton Lane Ends to Allgreave. Great views across the Peak District to the left and Cheshire Plain to the right. Turn right at the end to …

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8

41.9 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

Great view of the Lovell telescope standing proud in the distance

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9

43.3 km

Birtles Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

A must ride road, preferably downhill. long and straight , but undulating. one of my favourite downhill sections

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10

45.8 km

Hare Hill Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Hare Hill
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

439 m

308 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

14.6 km

103 m

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