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Bluebell Woods – The Apple Barn loop from Hale

Easy

4.8

(4)

112

riders

Bluebell Woods – The Apple Barn loop from Hale

01:32

24.7km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 26 m

After 24.7 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.94 km

Bridgewater Canal – Trans Pennine Trail Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Another gem of a trail path , that isn't hard to get to & is well signposted.

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2

3.38 km

Nice trail, which is a mixture of paths, gravel and mud. Plenty of walkers, cyclists and horses, so care needs to be taken for your own safety, as well as …

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3

8.53 km

Strategically placed right next to the TPT, it's so convenient not to have to have to travel far from the trail to restock your supplies.

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10.3 km

Lymm Memorial Forest

Forest

5

10.9 km

Berkeley House and Lymm Old Fire Station

Highlight • Historical Site

nice old building & old fire station

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6

11.1 km

The Pennine Coffee Co.

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for food and drink.

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7

11.1 km

Ranger station and information point on the Trans Pennine Trail.

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8

12.3 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Natural

Bluebell woods are breathtaking to visit, but bluebells are sensitive plants and trampling can really leave its mark. Bluebell bulbs are easily damaged by trampling so they can’t produce enough …

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9

18.6 km

The Apple Barn

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent cider and pizza, sat in the shade of the laden apple trees. Very welcome on a sunny day

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B

24.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.98 km

3.37 km

3.09 km

495 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

9.30 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

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8°C

16 %

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