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Biddulph Valley Way – Mow Cop Castle loop from Congleton

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Biddulph Valley Way – Mow Cop Castle loop from Congleton

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Biddulph Valley Way – Mow Cop Castle loop from Congleton

01:25

17.9km

250m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Woodland Path and Stone Bridge near Bollington

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2.07 km

View of Biddulph Brook

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2.25 km

Whitemore Local Nature Reserve

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Continuation of the Biddulph Valley Way

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5.21 km

Biddulph Valley Way

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Suitable for all bikes

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6.68 km

Biddulph Valley Way

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A great ride on the route of the old railway, suitable for all

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9.36 km

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

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Great little off-road section from Mow Cop towards Congleton Road

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10.1 km

Mow Cop Castle

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Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin …

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13.0 km

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.35 km

5.18 km

1.79 km

765 m

568 m

125 m

113 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

4.52 km

2.36 km

1.29 km

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

70 %

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Biddulph Valley Way – Mow Cop Castle loop from Congleton

Woodland Path and Stone Bridge near Bollington

View of Biddulph Brook

Whitemore Local Nature Reserve

Biddulph Valley Way

Biddulph Valley Way

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

Mow Cop Castle

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

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