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Wheelock Rail Trail – Bath Pool loop from Kidsgrove

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Wheelock Rail Trail – Bath Pool loop from Kidsgrove

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Wheelock Rail Trail – Bath Pool loop from Kidsgrove

02:08

31.8km

210m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.8 km for 62 m

After 22.3 km for 210 m

After 29.2 km for 50 m

After 31.0 km for 89 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of NCR 5 . Good shared track that offered good alternative back to Sandbach

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15.3 km

Wheelock Rail Trail

Highlight • Trail

Stretching over a 2 km span of pathway, the Wheelock Rail Trail offers a tranquil and car-free route. It runs in parallel with Trent and Mersey Canal, providing a seamless …

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15.7 km

Wheelock Rail Trail Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Wheelock Rail Trail near Sandbach follows the route of a disused railway from Ettiley Heath to Malkins Bank. Today the trail is a rich haven for wildlife and wild …

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19.9 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • Structure

Nice plod up canal mix of stones and mud with locks and Low bridges so take care

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22.1 km

Downhill Cross-Country Track by the Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

22.4 km

Stream and Wooden Footbridge

Highlight • River

Peace & quiet spot for a quick brekkie

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27.2 km

Start or End of the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good luck or congratulations, it's a cracking walk, have fun.

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29.3 km

Bath Pool

Highlight • Lake

A very pretty lake with plenty of well placed seating to enjoy the tranquillity (of the pauses between the sounds of the passing trains). Woodland walks can be taken around here too.

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

7.04 km

2.55 km

1.51 km

882 m

553 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.49 km

2.38 km

2.21 km

2.19 km

2.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

31 %

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Wheelock Rail Trail – Bath Pool loop from Kidsgrove

Wheelock Rail Trail

Wheelock Rail Trail

Wheelock Rail Trail Stone Bridge

Trent and Mersey Canal

Downhill Cross-Country Track by the Canal

Stream and Wooden Footbridge

Start or End of the Gritstone Trail

Bath Pool

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