Ian Curtis Mural – Railway Bridge loop from Macclesfield

Ian Curtis Mural – Railway Bridge loop from Macclesfield

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Ian Curtis Mural – Railway Bridge loop from Macclesfield

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39.7km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 34.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

504 m

Ian Curtis Mural

Highlight • Monument

Amazing Mural of the late Joy Division singer.

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6.14 km

Maggoty Wood

Highlight • Forest

6.47 km

View of Mow Cop Castle from Marton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Heading towards Marton this section trends downhill but undulates satisfyingly. Welcome to cycling glory. Smooth tarmac and roads wide enough not to be afraid you’ll turn a corner and meet …

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11.7 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop for a coffee, cake or something hot to eat. Outdoor seating so can keep your bike with you. Seems popular with Cyclists when we 1st went

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22.5 km

Carved Owl Sculpture at Lower Withington

Highlight • Monument

25.9 km

Jodrell Bank Signpost on Salters Lane

Highlight • Structure

Signpost off the main Congleton road, towards Jodrell bank

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34.7 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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35.7 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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39.2 km

Macclesfield Cenotaph

Forest

39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

2.76 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

8.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

7°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2025,Road ride to swettham and back

A free evening off work so made the most of it , toasty 🥵 out there love the back lanes on return journey plenty to see ,plenty of other cyclists about as well till next time toodle pip