From canal towpaths and gentle inclines, to serious downhills to awesome offroading you'll be sure to find the route for you when cycling in Cheshire.
Don't just take our word for it, the cycling is so good in Cheshire that in 2021 the Tour of Britain returned to Cheshire. Olympic and international riders took on a 152km route starting at the famous Alderley Park, traversing some of the finest Cheshire countryside, towns and villages as well as the Cheshire Peaks, and finishing in Warrington.
Exploring the area on two wheels has never been easier, with a range of routes available to suit the whole family. Cycle along the Trent and Mersey Canal towpath that runs alongside the River Dane, or enjoy one of the many circular routes round one of the many towns and villages.
For those into grit and gears, the Cheshire Cycleway follows a 176 mile route through the mill village of Bollington and over the heights to Wildboarclough and Macclesfield Forest. There are also several National Cycle Network routes in the area to get stuck into.
Top 6 Cycle routes in Cheshire
- Cheshire Cycleway 70 - Grade: Circular ride, Distance: 176mile/282km
- Cycle the Middlewood Way - Grade: Traffic Free, Distance: 16km / 10 mile
- Cycle the Whitegate Way and Weaver Parkway - Grade: Traffic free, Distance: 10km/6miles (Whitegate Way) 4km/2.5miles (Weaver Parkway), Time: Approx 30-45 mins (Whitegate Way end to end) 30 mins (Weaver Parkway)
- Cycle the Biddulph Valley Way - Grade: Traffic free, Distance: 3.3km/2.1miles (Cheshire section), Time: 30 minutes (end to end)
- Biking the backroads - Grade: Traffic Free, Distance: 20km/13 miles, Time: 2 - 3 hours
- Bollin Valley Cycle Trail - Grade: Circular ride, Distance: 37 km / 24 mile, Time: 1-2 days
For more information about cycling in Chester and Cheshire, browse the list of cycling trails below:
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