Cheshire Cycleway

Various options - 5 nights strenuous, 8 nights - moderate or can tailor to suit

The Cheshire Cycleway is a signposted 176 mile cycleway looping around the county. It follows quiet country lanes and explores the countryside of Cheshire from the Welsh border, across the gentle plains through to the Peaks in the east, taking in many attractions and lovely places to eat. Cycling is varied and includes some more hilly sections on the edge of the Peak district, although this loop can be missed for those looking for gentle cycling only!. 

There are many places to visit either on, or close to, the route if you want a break from the saddle, including fine houses like Gawsworth Hall, half timbered villages like Barthomley, and the ruins of Beeston Castle. 

We offer flexible options on this holiday. The full route can be done as a strenuous holiday over 5 nights, for keen cyclists, or an 8 night holiday for those wanting moderate distances. There are a couple of options to shorten the full cycleway to 7 or 6 nights missing the Wirral section, or the hillier Peak District section. We can also tailor holidays to meet your specific requirements. Please contact us with your requirements and we can put together a specific itinerary. All holidays start near Chester. 

Cycling distances - Strenuous distances of 38 - 44 miles a day (one shorter day on the hilly section). Moderate around 20 - 25 miles a day

Accommodation: A mix of farms, guest houses or pubs. Hotel accommodation is available on some nights at an extra charge. 

COST: Per person 

Number of nights	Farm/guest house/pub
5	£440
8	£675
Single supp/night	£10- £20

Child Discounts - (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 - free, under 4 -  80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%

 

This cycling holiday includes -  Overnight  B & B accommodation Detailed routes, maps, background information Quality bikes (discount available of you prefer to bring your own) Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres Luggage transfer & full support and back-up should you need help Car parking or transfer to and from nearest station  Nearest station - Chester

ITINERARY - Moderate route

Day 1 - Arrive on outskirts of Chester from lunchtime. We meet you as you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular warm up ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 - 13 miles) or cycle into Chester along the canal.

Day 2 - Cycle through Chester, past Ness Gardens, on to Parkgate on the Dee estuary/Willaston. 20 - 25 miles. 

Day 3 - From here the route heads back to Chester, and then through  Delamere Forest. Stay at Acton Bridge near Delamere Forest. About 25 miles.

Day 4 -  On to Great Budworth, past Marbury Country Park and Rostherne Mere and on to  Mobberly for the next overnight stay.  20 - 22 miles

Day 5 - One of the hillier days, but short, starting by climbing Alderley Edge, through Prestbury one of Cheshire's wealthiest villages. From here on to Bollington. About 16 - 17 miles

Day 6 - This is the toughest day. From Bollington skirt Macclesfield Forest, some climbs with fantastic views. The last part of the day is easier as you descend onto the Cheshire Plain pass Gawsworth Hall. Spend the night in a lovely pub at Astbury. 25 miles

Day 7 - After a tough day, today is easier - gentle riding through Hassal, over the canal and on to pretty black and white village of Barthomley and then to the canalside village of Audlem. Accommodation between Audlem/Aston. About 24 miles

Day 8 - Cycle through Wrenbury on the Shropshire Union canal, on to Tilston and past Stretton Water Mill to Barton. About 25 miles

Day 9 - The last day is a gentle ride through Bickerton, on to the Ice Cream Farm and Beeston Castle and back to Chester area. 20 miles

ITINERARY - Strenuous route

Day 1 - Arrive on outskirts of Chester from lunchtime. We meet you as you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Circular warm up ride around countryside on the outskirts of Chester (about 10 - 13 miles) or cycle into Chester along the canal.

Day 2 - Cycle through Chester, past Ness Gardens and on to Parkgate on the Dee estuary. From here the route heads back to Chester. Stay at the same place as first night. 38 miles

Day 3 - The first part of the day takes you to Delamere Forest and then on to Great Budworth and past Marbury Country Park. From here the route goes through Rostherne and then to Mobberly for the next overnight stay.  37 miles

Day 4 - This is the toughest, hilly day starting by climbing Alderly Edge and then through Prestbury one of Cheshire's wealthiest villages. From here on to Bollington, skirting the edge of Macclesfield Forest. Some climbs with fantastic views. The last part of the day is a little easier as you descend onto the Cheshire Plain passing Gawsworth Hall and skirting Congleton. Spend the night in a lovely pub at Astbury. 39 miles - This day can be split by staying in Bollington. 

Day 5 - After the previous tough day today is little easier - gentle riding through Hassal, over the canal and on to pretty black and white village of Barthomley. Then to the canalside villages of Audlem and Wrenbury, spending the night at a comfortable farm near the unusually named -No Man's Heath near Maplas. 36 - 38 miles

Day 6 - Cycle back to Chester through Tilston, past Stretton Water Mill, Ice Cream Farm and Beeston Castle. 31 miles

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