Brickworks Climb – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Wilmslow

Brickworks Climb – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Wilmslow

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Brickworks Climb – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Wilmslow

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106km

2,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.40 km for 296 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.55 km

River Bollin

Lake

8.08 km

Adlington to Pott Shrigley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A warm-up climb for the Brickworks, this 3 km (1.8 mi) climb hits 11.5% gradient at its steepest. A short flat section for a quick breather, then turn left down Blakestonedale Road for the Brickworks ascent.

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11.6 km

St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley

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This church in the heart of the small village of Pott Shrigley was built in 1842 and is characterised by a Gothic Revival architecture, featuring stained-glass windows, wooden pews and a traditional altar.

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13.4 km

Brickworks Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a tap at the bottom of Brickworks on the left hand side of the road you can refill your bottles with.

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25.3 km

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Goyt Valley is stunning, steady climb from the reservoirs, to the end. then cycle up towards the Cat & Fiddle

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25.6 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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41.1 km

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.
The New Inn claims to be the highest village pub :-) It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

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41.7 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

A small village. but it does have a cafe and pub. Once you reach the village you know its downhill all the way.

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50.5 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

91.8 km

Blaze Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the edge of Bollington, Blaze Hill is a challenging climb in the beautiful Peak District. With an incline of up to 25% in places, Blaze Hill is steep …

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