Cycling in Cheshire

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

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NCN Route 5

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Cycle Route

Various

The Cheshire section starts at Kidsgrove, passing through to the national boundary near Chester. En route it runs through Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, Frodsham, Helsby and Chester.

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The Tatton Trail

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Cycle

Northwich

This route, making use of the Northern Rail service on the Mid Cheshire Line from Chester to Manchester, is mostly on the country lanes between Northwich, Knutsford and
Mobberley, with short lengths on shared use cyclepaths .

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Goostrey and Jodrell Bank

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Goostrey

A gate-free route, devised by the North Cheshire Riders group, offering pleasant riding along tracks and lanes of the Cheshire Plain, through Goostrey village and with views of Jodrell Bank.

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Walk the Whitegate Way

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Walking Route

Marton, Winsford

Stretching for six miles (10km) from the heart of Winsford to Cuddington, the route offers easy walking for all ages along a varied route.

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Tracs (UK)

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Cycle Route

Delamere, Northwich

Delamere Forest boasts several miles of fantastic bike trails as well as its beautiful scenery.

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Neston Circular

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Cycling and Mountain Biking

Neston

The route starts and finishes in the car park on Station Road, Neston CH64 9WE. It uses National route 56 (the Wirral Way), local route 70, and National route 568.

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Cycle the Delamere Loop

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Cycle Route

Marton, Winsford

The Delamere Loop runs from partway along the Whitegate Way round in a circle, taking in Delamere Forest, Primrosehill Wood, and Little Budworth Country Park.

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Bollin Valley Cycle Trail

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Cycle Route

Macclesfield

This long distance cycle route was launched to celebrate National Bike Week in 2012. The 37 km / 24 mile trail follows the course of River Bollin from its source in Macclesfield Forest to where it joins the Manchester Ship Canal near Partington.

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Chester Cycle Hire

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Chester

Pick up your bike, hop into your saddle, and set off to discover Chester City and the beautiful Cheshire countryside around it. Armed with maps and route descriptions, you will be free to explore our historic city at your own pace.

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NCN Route 75

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Cycle Route

Audlem

Route 75 is unusual as it starts deep in the heart of Shropshire at Market Drayton and links into national Route 5 at Winsford. We will also share part of the route with 70 and 74.

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Cycle the Wheelock Rail Trail and Salt Line

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Cycle Route

Nr Sandbach

The Wheelock Rail Trail and Salt Line are both part of NCN Route 5 linking Middlewich with Alsager.

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Cycle the Cheshire Cheese Loop

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Cycle Route

Part of Laureen's Ride, a long distance ride in the green heart of Cheshire East, ideal for horse riders with friends or family on bikes. There are few hills to climb and lush scenery to enjoy.

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NCN Route 74

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Cycle Route

Regional Route 74 provides a link between national Routes 45, Salisbury to Chester and 5 Reading to Bangor.

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Traffic Free Chester

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Chester

The area around Chester has a number of traffic free paths to explore, including the railway and riverside paths through to Deeside or the Shropshire Union Canal towpath between Waverton and Ellesmere Port.

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RLWC - Cycling and Orienteering Trails

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Guided Tour

Warrington

New family friendly cycling and orienteering trails have launched this summer in Warrington.

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Crossroads around Congleton

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Cycle Route

Congleton

From Congleton you quickly reach tree lined lanes below Congleton Edge. Gritstone rocks nearby give the landscape a very different feel to the Cheshire Plain.

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NCN Route 55

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Cycle Route

Congleton

National Cycle Network A part of route 55 which takes in the Cheshire route, Congleton to Marple.

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Towers and Spires

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Cycle Route

A cycle tour linking the magnificent Chester Cathedral with some of the remarkable parish churches in surrounding Cheshire.

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NCN Route 45

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Cycle Route

Whitchurch

Route 45, also known as the Mercian Way, forms part of the Chester to Salisbury route.

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NCN Route 71

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Cycle Route

Sutton, Macclesfield

Route 71 is a regional route which runs across the county from east to west. It starts at one of the highest points in the county at Teggs Nose Country Park and extends down to the westernmost point in Cheshire, overlooking the Welsh hills.

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