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Axe Edge Viewpoint – Start of Pike Low road climb loop from Rainow

Road cycling routes

North West England

Axe Edge Viewpoint – Start of Pike Low road climb loop from Rainow

Moderate

4.0

(1)

48

riders

Axe Edge Viewpoint – Start of Pike Low road climb loop from Rainow

02:17

39.7km

800m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.34 km

Swan's Pool

Lake

5.76 km

Byrons Wood

Forest

3

17.0 km

You will love this lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Glorious, quiet sweeping country lanes, a joy to cycle along.

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4

20.1 km

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.
The New Inn claims to be the highest village pub :-) It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

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5

20.7 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

A small village. but it does have a cafe and pub. Once you reach the village you know its downhill all the way.

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6

23.2 km

View of the Hills in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

24.2 km

Axe Edge Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful spot in good weather and a great short cut to take you from the top of the Goyt Valley road over towards Axe Edge. In the winter it can …

Tip by

8

31.3 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

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9

34.4 km

Lamaload Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glistening amongst the Peak District hills, the Lamaload Reservoir is stunning. Fed by the River Dean, it has been providing Macclesfield with clean drinking water since 1964. However, the reservoir …

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10

37.2 km

Start of Pike Low road climb

Highlight • Climb

a steady & steep at parts climb

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B

39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

9.80 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

10.5 km

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Friday 9 October

10°C

6°C

29 %

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