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North West England

Greater Manchester

Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

Road cycling routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

Moderate

4.3

(15)

262

riders

Brickworks Climb – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Mauldeth Road

02:49

60.4km

540m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 33.4 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

16.0 km

Poynton Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little village

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20.0 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

3

20.8 km

View of Manchester from Shrigley Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views from Shrigley road, steep climb from Poynton end, towards Pot Shrigley.

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4

24.0 km

St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley

Highlight • Other

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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5

25.8 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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6

25.9 km

View of Manchester City Centre from Brickworks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Manchester city centre

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7

27.6 km

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great 4 mile road climb. Few steep inclines - 14% but it's the longish nature of the hill which makes it a good challenge.

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8

33.1 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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33.9 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

42.8 km

Hartley Woods

Forest

11

44.6 km

Middlewood Road Level Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Light and barrier controlled level crossing where Middlewood Road crosses over the railway. Always follow the barriers and direction, don't jump the lights.

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B

60.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

20.6 km

9.16 km

2.61 km

219 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.4 km

8.56 km

149 m

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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