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North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Heaton Chapel

North West England

Greater Manchester

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Heaton Chapel

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Marple Aqueduct – Marple Locks loop from Heaton Chapel

02:10

33.6km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.55 km

Reddish Vale Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

Reddish Vale Country Park is a parkland that is home to many rare flowers and wildlife. With lots of great gravel trails, it’s a lovely place to explore on two wheels.

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2

4.59 km

Reddish Vale Downhill Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

By 'Downhill Section' this is not referring to a downhill section as in downhill mtb. This is a short section of road that I used to cycle down when I …

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3

10.1 km

The Alan Newton Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Alan Newton Way is named after Stockport's Olympic medal winning cyclist. The Way provides a safe off road route from Marple to Stockport via the Goyt Valley and towards the town centre.

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4

11.6 km

Midshires Way Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

This cracking gravel trail takes you through some pretty countryside between Stockport and Marple. With horses in the fields and a sense of tranquility pervading, it may feel like you’re a long way from the urban landscape.

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5

14.0 km

Vale Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be warned this is tight and steep and you have to carry your bike up some stairs when you get to the top! It's worth it for Chadkirk and Forest Peak Canal though!

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6

15.8 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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7

17.4 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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8

29.1 km

Brinnington Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Great tunnel for great ride

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B

33.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

7.08 km

6.36 km

5.75 km

5.59 km

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

8.26 km

7.60 km

3.64 km

1.48 km

195 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

18°C

11°C

89 %

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