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North West England

Blaze Hill Climb – Pym Chair loop from Bollington

Road cycling routes

North West England

Blaze Hill Climb – Pym Chair loop from Bollington

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Blaze Hill Climb – Pym Chair loop from Bollington

02:28

37.9km

1,120m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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653 m

Blaze Hill Climb

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Starting from the edge of Bollington, Blaze Hill is a challenging climb in the beautiful Peak District. With an incline of up to 25% in places, Blaze Hill is steep …

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5.84 km

Twisty Lanes in Peak District National Park

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Twisty lanes, road surface isn't great, so don't go down too quickly

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6.25 km

Pym Chair

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Great climb. Add it on after Blaze Hill. Proper test of your fitness.

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7.21 km

Windgather Climb

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Lovely climb this one. The road snakes pleasantly up the hill, with the striking Windgather Rocks always visible, drawing you up. Mostly around 6-7% with several pitches at a wince-inducing …

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16.1 km

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

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Awesome view at the top of the hill

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30.4 km

Pym Chair

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To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

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31.3 km

View from the Bottom of Pym Chair Climb

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View from the bottom, before a steep climb up the chair

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36.6 km

Blaze Hill

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Fast descent into Bollington or else hard on the brakes for Pot Shrigley. Low gears needed if you're going to tackle the climb (36/32 for me)!

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

5.14 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

33.7 km

4.20 km

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

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