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Birtles Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from St Thomas' Church

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Birtles Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from St Thomas' Church

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Birtles Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from St Thomas' Church

01:09

18.7km

170m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.57 km

Birtles Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

A must ride road, preferably downhill. long and straight , but undulating. one of my favourite downhill sections

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5.98 km

View of the Lovell Telescope

Highlight • Monument

Great view of the Lovell telescope standing proud in the distance

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7.42 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 …

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10.3 km

Jodrell Bank Signpost on Salters Lane

Highlight • Structure

Signpost off the main Congleton road, towards Jodrell bank

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10.4 km

Roadside Parking Spot

Highlight • Other

14.8 km

Huntley Wood

Forest

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

1.18 km

295 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 16 July

25°C

12°C

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Birtles Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from St Thomas' Church

Birtles Lane

View of the Lovell Telescope

Redesmere Lake

Jodrell Bank Signpost on Salters Lane

Roadside Parking Spot

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