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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

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North West England

Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Wheelock Rail Trail loop from Sandbach

01:16

18.5km

80m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 214 m

After 18.3 km for 214 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.45 km

Miola Coffee Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely quirky little stopoff with covered outdoor seating and a great selection of food and drinks!

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2

2.72 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

3

3.59 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great alternative to canal towpath

Tip by

4

12.2 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

Tip by

5

12.5 km

Pink Church

Highlight • Other

6

14.7 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

You can use the byway just off the main canal footpath

Tip by

7

15.0 km

Bench With View of Sheep Pasture

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

15.3 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of NCR 5 . Good shared track that offered good alternative back to Sandbach

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B

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

6.87 km

1.25 km

979 m

629 m

175 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

6.23 km

2.54 km

814 m

592 m

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Monday 5 October

18°C

13°C

59 %

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