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West Midlands Region

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of The Roaches loop from Longport

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of The Roaches loop from Longport

Hard

81

riders

Axe Edge Viewpoint – View of The Roaches loop from Longport

05:19

101km

1,540m

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: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.4 km for 247 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

32.8 km

St. Mary's Church and Pond, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

Gasworth Tudor Hall opposite, but paid entry

Tip by

33.5 km

Maggoty Wood

Forest

3

38.1 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

Tip by

40.2 km

Byrons Wood

Forest

5

49.9 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

Tip by

6

57.1 km

Axe Edge Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful spot in good weather and a great short cut to take you from the top of the Goyt Valley road over towards Axe Edge. In the winter it can …

Tip by

7

60.5 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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8

61.1 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.

Tip by

9

64.0 km

The Roaches Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great loop that takes in the moorland around The Roaches. Always really quiet, very exposed so best to be ridden when the wind isn't too strong.

Tip by

10

70.2 km

View of The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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B

101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.5 km

20.7 km

907 m

336 m

250 m

Surfaces

72.1 km

28.4 km

250 m

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Friday 17 July

21°C

11°C

56 %

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