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Woodhouse End Road – Red Willow loop from Gawsworth

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Woodhouse End Road – Red Willow loop from Gawsworth

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14

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Woodhouse End Road – Red Willow loop from Gawsworth

02:38

39.1km

620m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

30 m

Gawsworth Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a cuppa and essential snackage. Homemade cakes and flapjacks, Eccles cakes prominent on the counter and excellent brews.

Tip by

2

810 m

Woodhouse End Road

Highlight • Trail

6.71 km

Rossendale Wood

Forest

4

13.8 km

Oatcakes at Blaze Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Bacon Cheese and Pesto oatcakes to die for. You'll need them for the hills on the way back

Tip by

5

22.0 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

Tip by

6

22.0 km

Sunset View Over Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best places in the area to observe a sunset

Tip by

7

33.9 km

Macclesfield Market Square and St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Macclesfield is a vibrant town nestling within Cheshire countryside. The town was once famous for its thriving silk industry. These days, Macclesfield boasts a weekly artisanal market, independent shops, cafes, …

Tip by

8

34.5 km

Red Willow

Highlight • Pub

Excellent post ride refreshments here, a fine selection of Red Willow's beers and others

Tip by

B

39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

11.5 km

1.68 km

332 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

4.55 km

443 m

298 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

95 %

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