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Brickworks Climb – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

Brickworks Climb – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

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Brickworks Climb – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

02:35

45.4km

830m

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: June 26, 2026

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After 124 m for 121 m

After 45.2 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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528 m

Adlington to Pott Shrigley Climb

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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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4.05 km

St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley

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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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5.83 km

Brickworks Climb

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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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5.93 km

View of Manchester City Centre from Brickworks

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Nice view of Manchester city centre

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7.67 km

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

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Great 4 mile road climb. Few steep inclines - 14% but it's the longish nature of the hill which makes it a good challenge.

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15.3 km

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

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Awesome view at the top of the hill

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34.1 km

Hartley Woods

Forest

35.9 km

Middlewood Road Level Crossing

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Light and barrier controlled level crossing where Middlewood Road crosses over the railway. Always follow the barriers and direction, don't jump the lights.

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40.0 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

40.9 km

View of Manchester from Shrigley Road

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Amazing views from Shrigley road, steep climb from Poynton end, towards Pot Shrigley.

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42.2 km

Blakehey Wood

Forest

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

11.9 km

3.22 km

1.22 km

213 m

132 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

13.6 km

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Brickworks Climb – Middlewood Road Level Crossing loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

Adlington to Pott Shrigley Climb

St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley

Brickworks Climb

View of Manchester City Centre from Brickworks

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

Middlewood Road Level Crossing

View of Manchester from Shrigley Road

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