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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock loop from Alsager

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock loop from Alsager

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock loop from Alsager

03:04

51.9km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80 m for 173 m

After 51.7 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.56 km

Salt Line Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the flattest gravelly trails I've ever ridden

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5.07 km

Salt Line Trail Entrance

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Cyclists are asked to dismount on part of the trail due to rabbit burrows. Fabulous for families, and hikers too

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5.33 km

Pink Church

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7.81 km

Historic Canal Cottages

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You dont see houses like this anymore! There are obviously well loved by the current owners

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7.93 km

Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock

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Lovely piece of the past British architecture.

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28.5 km

New Platt Wood

Forest

39.1 km

Fast Descent by the River

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Fast up and down over beautiful stream flanked by lovely view and houses

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45.5 km

The Milk Shack at Halton Farms

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Perfect place for those willing a satisfying milkshake after a boggy ride. They even sell raw milk so what not to like...Oh, and don't forget some monies with you as …

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48.8 km

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

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Just off a main road is this quiet country lane which also has a short step free access to good canal path

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51.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

5.00 km

3.07 km

2.20 km

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

5.97 km

2.50 km

775 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 15 August

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Salt Line Trail Entrance – Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock loop from Alsager

Salt Line Trail

Salt Line Trail Entrance

Pink Church

Historic Canal Cottages

Bridge at Cholmondeston Lock

Fast Descent by the River

The Milk Shack at Halton Farms

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

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