Can someone measure/work out this (Cheshire) route for me please.

[Dave7]

Penny Lane? It does neither, just joins a fast dual carriageway (A556). I'd run across, rather than risk joining the road and going round the roundabout.

Is that what its called?
Thanks again.

 

[Ajax Bay]

@Dave7 in which case the 100km will get you 62 miles.
And here's a variation for 112km:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11956334

 

[Dave7]

Crossing the A54 between mile markers 67 and 68 isnt really a road, it deteriorates to a track but is just about passable on a road bike, very pretty it is too....

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I'd also avoid the chunks of A50 and get back into the lanes, but its not that bad, just from an enjoyment POV. Other than that, looks good!

I do dislike the A50.........its the "lanes" I want.
Thanks

 

[Mark1978]

I use Mapometer and Flattest Route Finder to map most of my rides.

Is there an alternative "hilliest route finder"?

 

[TeeShot]

Penny Lane? It does neither, just joins a fast dual carriageway (A556). I'd run across, rather than risk joining the road and going round the roundabout.

I'd second this comment or...........

Cross the A556 a mile NE on Birches Lane. There's a pedestrian crossing there which makes it much safer

 

[Dave7]

You're a lazy so-and-so, @Dave7
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11949329
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11949343
Try these: 100km and 100 miles give or take. I've assumed that you are starting AND finishing at Warburton Bridge, and that Antrobus was 'on your way home'.

That is excellent..........many thanks.
I will be starting & finishing at Orford (north Warrington) and want 100 mile total. Warburton Bridge is approx' 15 miles from my house so I would need to cut approx' 30 miles off the route you show.
So on the 100/ mile/166 Km version.........
if I cut out the lower section and go, say Congleton>>>Swettenham>>>Goostrey>>>Pickmere............would that give me the 70 I need (plus to & from W' Bridge).
Alternatively.........on your 60 miler (plus my 30) I would need to add another 10 somewhere.
What would you suggest ??

 

[Siclo]

I'd second this comment or...........

Cross the A556 a mile NE on Birches Lane. There's a pedestrian crossing there which makes it much safer

For a given value of pedestrian crossing https://goo.gl/maps/kpSLi5kde422

I've ridden this road and crossed it, its essentially a motorway without a hard shoulder, I only attempt to cross here when its so late at night its early. I try and avoid riding on it for even very short sections. I frequently use the A50 along all its length from Warrington to Stoke, regularly use the A49, A54 and A6 for long stretches, the A556 scares the **** out of me. YMMV.

 

[Dave7]

For a given value of pedestrian crossing https://goo.gl/maps/kpSLi5kde422

I've ridden this road and crossed it, its essentially a motorway without a hard shoulder, I only attempt to cross here when its so late at night its early. I try and avoid riding on it for even very short sections. I frequently use the A50 along all its length from Warrington to Stoke, regularly use the A49, A54 and A6 for long stretches, the A556 scares the **** out of me. YMMV.

Interesting google link
So.........as I would be east of the A556 and need to get over to the west (Budworth/Antrobus).......where would you suggest I cross ?

 

[TeeShot]

A couple of choices neither of which are great.

From Plumley ride to the Smoker pub on the 556. At the I get off my bike, get on to the pavement and use the traffic lights to cross the road on foot. You can then go along the pavement west of the 556 going south west for 300 yards and then turn right onto a lane that will take you into Higher Winchcam

Or from Knunsford the road over Taberly Hill takes you to the 556 just south of junction 19 on the M6. This is not a great place to cross and if you didn't fancy the Birches Lane crossing then don't even look at this one!!

When are you thinking of doing the ride?

 

[400bhp]

For a given value of pedestrian crossing https://goo.gl/maps/kpSLi5kde422

I've ridden this road and crossed it, its essentially a motorway without a hard shoulder, I only attempt to cross here when its so late at night its early. I try and avoid riding on it for even very short sections. I frequently use the A50 along all its length from Warrington to Stoke, regularly use the A49, A54 and A6 for long stretches, the A556 scares the **** out of me. YMMV.

I use that crossing a lot. It also has the advantage that bugger all cars use the adjoining roads too.

 

[Dave7]

A couple of choices neither of which are great.

From Plumley ride to the Smoker pub on the 556. At the I get off my bike, get on to the pavement and use the traffic lights to cross the road on foot. You can then go along the pavement west of the 556 going south west for 300 yards and then turn right onto a lane that will take you into Higher Winchcam

Or from Knunsford the road over Taberly Hill takes you to the 556 just south of junction 19 on the M6. This is not a great place to cross and if you didn't fancy the Birches Lane crossing then don't even look at this one!!

When are you thinking of doing the ride?

Option 'A' looks favourite.
I built up to 70 mile last year so this is just a target for this year............as soon as decent weather comes in (maybe May/June). To complete it I will need the elements to be helpig me.

 

[Dave7]

I use that crossing a lot. It also has the advantage that bugger all cars use the adjoining roads too.

Do you mean you use that crossing c/w bike or on the main road by car ?

 

[400bhp]

Do you mean you use that crossing c/w bike or on the main road by car ?

Bike, traversing west to east. You clearly can't do that in a car.

 

[Dave7]

Bike, traversing west to east. You clearly can't do that in a car.

I did say "on the road by car"..................
As you are still alive (I assume) do you find it OK to cross there ?

 

[400bhp]

It's fine. I doubt it's fine in rush hour which fortunately I have never needed to test it out.