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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Alsager

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Alsager

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Alsager

01:12

18.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80 m for 173 m

After 18.3 km for 173 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.56 km

Salt Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the flattest gravelly trails I've ever ridden

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2

5.07 km

Salt Line Trail Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

Cyclists are asked to dismount on part of the trail due to rabbit burrows. Fabulous for families, and hikers too

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3

5.33 km

Pink Church

Highlight • Other

4

7.81 km

Historic Canal Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

You dont see houses like this anymore! There are obviously well loved by the current owners

Tip by

5

8.58 km

Bench With View of Sheep Pasture

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

9.33 km

Wheelock Rail Trail Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Wheelock Rail Trail near Sandbach follows the route of a disused railway from Ettiley Heath to Malkins Bank. Today the trail is a rich haven for wildlife and wild …

Tip by

7

10.3 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

You can use the byway just off the main canal footpath

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8

10.7 km

Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely piece of the past British architecture.

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B

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.80 km

6.95 km

801 m

612 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.26 km

987 m

423 m

387 m

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

5°C

17 %

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