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North West England

Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Alderley Edge

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Alderley Edge

Hard

32

riders

Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Alderley Edge

04:35

67.9km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 43.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.81 km

River Bollin

Lake

8.89 km

Isles Wood

Forest

3

15.2 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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4

23.2 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Mountain Pass

To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

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5

25.4 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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6

26.4 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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7

31.7 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

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36.6 km

Macclesfield Forest

Forest

38.0 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

10

38.3 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

Tip by

11

38.9 km

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

12

58.3 km

Mottram St Andrew Crossroads and Rest Area

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little crossroads with benches under the tree. Good spot to take a breather or have a snack.

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B

67.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.3 km

3.86 km

1.21 km

520 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

18.3 km

1.42 km

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

17 %

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