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Roaches Permissive 12 mile MTB Loop

· 1 review · Mountain Biking · Central England and the Midlands
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Sam Torr
on the June 17, 2020

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A lovely loop taking permissive rights of on the Roaches estate and Gradbach Woods, and interesting loose and rocky trails near Three Shires Head.
moderate
Distance 20 km
2:21 h
430 m
431 m
440 m
269 m
A great loop that takes in the new permissive right of way from Roach End, connecting to the bridleway that heads through Gradbach Woods, before heading off to the rocky trails around Three Shires Head. Both directions are worthwhile. Doing it this way means a tough climb to finish, but there's usually an ice cream van at the end!

The surface is well-drained on the tops and through Gradbach Woods, with the trails around Three Shires Head loose and rocky. Some sections stay boggy, but are short. 

This route can easilt be linked with the great trails around Wildboarclough, Macclesfield Forest, Danebower Hollow and over to the Goyt Valley.
Difficulty
moderate
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Stamina
Highest point
440 m
Lowest point
269 m

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Coordinates:
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SJ 99568 64487
DD
53.177492, -2.007919
DMS
53°10'39.0"N 2°00'28.5"W
UTM
30U 566304 5892474
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OS Grid
SJ 99568 64487
DD
53.177492, -2.007919
DMS
53°10'39.0"N 2°00'28.5"W
UTM
30U 566304 5892474
w3w 
///direct.skins.kidney
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Sam Torr
June 17, 2020 · Community
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
20 km
Duration
2:21 h
Ascent
430 m
Descent
431 m
Highest point
440 m
Lowest point
269 m

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Routes United Kingdom Central England and the Midlands Roaches Permissive 12 mile MTB Loop