I can vouch for the route @ColinJ has provided as being absolutely superb. I included that exact stretch in a solo 111 mile ride I did in July this year from Littleborough to Leek and return. The largely off road stretch (mainly NCN 55) is excellent with a very good surface and beautifully scenic too. I rode it from East Didsbury rather than Didsbury but the difference is only approximately 1 mile less. Although it was during a very dry period it should be virtually mud and puddle free all year round as the surface is so good.How about THIS ROUTE to avoid traffic?
That one looks ace.How about THIS ROUTE to avoid traffic?
I quite often ride that route from Wilmslow. It is probably the quietest reasonably direct route. If you want to shorten it you can a bit by going along Prestbury Rd out of Wilmslow and cutting up past Mottram St Andrew Village Hall rather than along Hough Lane. There are loads of different routes, it depends how comfortable you are on relatively busy roads at rush hour. In the summer I have been known to divert a bit on the way home via Buxtonthank you all. I worked out this route from Handforth. Any thoughts?
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thank you all. I worked out this route from Handforth. Any thoughts?
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I did it! Didnt quite realise how high Macclesfield is and there was a 5mph wind Against me so glad I allowed oodles of time to get there. In contrast sailed back with wind behind me but got lost. Must learn my route backwards as well as forwards. One a week enough for me at the moment but will try to build up. Thank you for all your kind advice