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The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

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North West England

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

riders

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem – St James' Church, Audlem loop from Alsager

02:59

50.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80 m for 173 m

After 50.0 km for 173 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.96 km

Holly Trees Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

cosy b&b very welcoming to touring cyclists passing through

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2

5.83 km

White Lion Inn and St Bertoline's Church

Highlight • Pub

A beautiful grade 2 listed country pub, set in the heart of Barthomley. Indoor and outdoor seating available, and they are dog friendly.

Open every day except Monday.

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3

24.2 km

The Shroppie Fly, Audlem

Highlight • Pub

Take a seat and relax next to the canal with a pint or a coffee.

Tip by

4

24.2 km

Audlem Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Audlem is situated on the Shropshire Union Canal which has a run of 15 locks, designed by Thomas Telford, to raise the canal from the Cheshire Plain to the 93 feet (28 m) higher Shropshire Plain.

Tip by

5

24.4 km

Shropshire Union Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

Constructed during the 18th century, the Shropshire Union canal served as a vital artery during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the canal flows through Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire from Ellesmere Port …

Tip by

6

24.6 km

Audlem Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Audlem is a sizeable picturesque canal side village with a long history that goes back to the doomsday book. Audlem is famous for its run of 15 locks designed by …

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7

24.6 km

St James' Church, Audlem

Highlight • Historical Site

The parish church in Audlem stands on a hill overlooking the village. Well worth a visit.

audlemstjameschurch.org.uk/church-history

Tip by

8

24.7 km

Audlem Centre

Highlight • Settlement

B

50.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

8.79 km

2.61 km

402 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

10.00 km

524 m

220 m

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