Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from Holmes Chapel

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from Holmes Chapel

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Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane – Redesmere Lake loop from Holmes Chapel

04:27

90.3km

1,090m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 69.1 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.0 km

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the 100 Greatest Cycle Climbs. If you've got time make use of the pub at the very top!

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44.2 km

Cloudside Climb

Highlight • Climb

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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52.9 km

Water Wheel and Valley View, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

63.2 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

64.1 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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65.5 km

Hollinhey Wood

Forest

66.4 km

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Highlight • Climb

take it slow and steady as has some short but steep bits

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68.0 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.

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75.7 km

Huntley Wood

Forest

76.8 km

Redesmere Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice climb from Redesmere along quiet lane to "Ron's Railings". The climb is rewarded by great views across to Jodrell Bank and the Cheshire Plain. Just be aware of other …

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