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Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

Moderate

4.3

(12)

270

riders

Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

02:47

60.2km

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: March 2, 2026

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After 33.3 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.9 km

Poynton Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little village

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19.9 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

3

20.7 km

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

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22.1 km

Blakehey Wood

Forest

5

23.9 km

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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6

25.7 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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7

25.8 km

Nice view of Manchester city centre

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8

27.5 km

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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9

33.0 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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33.8 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

11

44.5 km

Middlewood Road Level Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

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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B

60.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

20.2 km

9.28 km

2.67 km

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

9.77 km

190 m

139 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

15 %

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