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Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Middleport Pottery loop from Alsager

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North West England

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Middleport Pottery loop from Alsager

Moderate

4.3

(3)

12

riders

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Middleport Pottery loop from Alsager

01:52

29.7km

170m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80 m for 173 m

After 27.1 km for 51 m

After 29.5 km for 173 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.11 km

Canal Access Point on National Cycle Route 5

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

2

7.37 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Cranes

Highlight • Historical Site

Old canal cranes along Trent & Mersey canal. Great reminiscence from the goneby age

Tip by

3

9.16 km

Kidsgrove Memorial Gardens

Highlight • Monument

4

12.9 km

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal

Highlight • Bridge

short run down to other side of Harecastle tunnel and canal

Tip by

5

14.8 km

The Oatcake Takeaway Boat

Highlight • Restaurant

It's hit and miss if they are here as they travel a lot but you can follow them on facebook: 'Oatcake Boat Que sara sara'
07716 858692

Tip by

6

15.9 km

Middleport Pottery

Highlight • Monument

The track is quite bumpy in places due to ingrown tree roots

Tip by

7

20.8 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.

Tip by

8

25.5 km

Liverpool Road West Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Located under Liverpool Road West

Tip by

B

29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.45 km

5.83 km

4.16 km

1.35 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

4.93 km

3.60 km

2.88 km

367 m

178 m

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Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

93 %

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