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The Cheshire Cycleway
176 miles

Foldout map with detailed directions and information on places of interest along the route. Alternatives to steepest sections. The route is signed in both directions and broken up into five stages.

'Explore the Cheshire Cycleway, a journey through some of Cheshire's finest scenery. This leaflet guides you along the Cycleway pointing out the highlights of the 5 main stages. These are for guidance only, and you can take as short or as long as you please to cycle the route.'

Chester - Acton Bridge
45 miles

Acton Bridge - Bollington
35 miles

Bollington - Marton
20 miles
'A steep climb out of Bollington takes you up into Cheshire's gritstone hill country. Soon you get your first glimpse of Shutlingsloe and its rocky summit which will dominate the view for the next hour or so. Just past Lamaload Reservoir you cross the highest point on the Cycleway at 417m with panoramic views before a descent through Wildboarclough.'

Marton - Malpas
43 miles

Malpas - Chester
33 miles

Along the way:
- Delamere Forest
- Jodrell Bank
- Little Moreton Hall moated manor house 
- Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker 
- Cholmondeley Castle
- the watermills of Bunbury and Stretton
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Peak District foot hills ..