Manley Road Climb – Delamere Forest Road loop from Runcorn East

Manley Road Climb – Delamere Forest Road loop from Runcorn East

Moderate

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Manley Road Climb – Delamere Forest Road loop from Runcorn East

02:10

46.6km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 4.46 km for 47 m

After 42.1 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.48 km

Black Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

4.57 km

Frodsham Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Catch a steamboat tour.

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5.31 km

River Weaver Industrial Waterfront

Highlight • Structure

8.53 km

Manley Road Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet climb away from Runcorn. Good surface with a decent view at the top.

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16.2 km

Longley Wood

Forest

19.0 km

Weetwood Brewery & Distillery

Highlight • Pub

There's a new tap room at the brewery...with plenty of beer and spirits available! You can get coffee or a soft drink, but there's not a huge selection...and the only …

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23.3 km

Kelsall Cycles Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Not open 7 days a week, and now moved premises to Utkinton.

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23.4 km

Kelsall Cycles & Coffee Shop (Old Location)

Highlight • Cafe

Very friendly cycle and coffee shop. Very good cake too!

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31.5 km

Delamere Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

What to expect:
1) Some of the most beautiful scenery in the area, riding through the middle of the forest
2) One of the worst road surfaces I've come across. Please Cheshire West resuface this one

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