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Railway Bridge – Redesmere Lake loop from Gawsworth

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North West England

Railway Bridge – Redesmere Lake loop from Gawsworth

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

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Railway Bridge – Redesmere Lake loop from Gawsworth

02:18

38.9km

250m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 8.79 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.53 km

Byrons Wood

Forest

2

6.74 km

Canal Pathway

Highlight • River

3

8.79 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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4

9.20 km

Up the Curly Wurly

Highlight • Climb

5

11.5 km

Woodhouse End Road

Highlight • Trail

6

17.9 km

Marton Church Oak Tree

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth a stop

Tip by

7

27.1 km

Redesmere Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice climb from Redesmere along quiet lane to "Ron's Railings". The climb is rewarded by great views across to Jodrell Bank and the Cheshire Plain. Just be aware of other …

Tip by

30.3 km

Huntley Wood

Forest

9

35.4 km

The Weston Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

The Weston Bakery - nice spot for breakfast! Closed on Sundays.

Tip by

10

39.0 km

Gawsworth Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a cuppa and essential snackage. Homemade cakes and flapjacks, Eccles cakes prominent on the counter and excellent brews.

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B

38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

6.50 km

3.56 km

1.14 km

143 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

6.31 km

869 m

272 m

119 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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