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 this year sees the return of Britain's prestige cycling event, the Tour of Britain, to Cheshire. On 9 September, Olympic and international riders will take 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. Make sure to visit our Tour of Britain page to celebrate this event to the fullest.

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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Walk the Whitegate Way

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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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NCN Route 73

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Cycle Route

Congleton

Route 73 takes in the Cheshire section of the route from Congleton to Davenham. It provides a link between two National Routes - 55 to the east and 5, which runs through the centre of the county and on to Wales.

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Cycle the Middlewood Way

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Cycle Route

Macclesfield

The Middlewood Way, part of NCN 55 offers a 10-mile (16-km) traffic-free route ideal for cyclists. It follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire countryside.

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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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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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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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Cheshire Cycleway 70

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Cycle Route

Explore the Cheshire Cycleway, a 176mile/282km circular journey through some of our finest scenery. Rich fertile fields, rocky ridges, rivers and canals combine to ensure the view is always enticing.

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Chester Cycle Hire

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Cycle

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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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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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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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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Delamere Loop

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Walking 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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Cycle the Biddulph Valley Way

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Cycle Route

Congleton

For over 100 years trains travelled along the Biddulph Valley Way carrying coal from the Potteries to Congleton. Today walkers, cyclists and horse riders enjoy this tranquil route away from the roads.

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Traffic Free Chester

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Cycle Route

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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Goostrey and Jodrell Bank

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Cycle Route

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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Delamere Forest Cycleways

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Cycle Route

Northwich

Delamere Forest is a great place to practice your technical skills and combined with some great challenging tracks that lead through the forest, there's something for everyone. The forest has 2 cycle routes and offers a variety for all levels of abi

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Byways Breaks

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Byways Breaks have been arranging cycling holidays and walking holidays for more than 15 years. We know the best places to stay, and our cycling and walking routes are carefully planned to explore the most beautiful countryside.

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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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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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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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