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Malkins Bank, Alsager and the Salt Line

From Malkins Bank over the fields on the South Cheshire Way round the edge of Alsager, back along the old Salt Line.

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I love running in the snow. This one starts and ends at Malkins Bank in Sandbach. From Betchton Road near the golf club you cross the canal and head over the fields on the South Cheshire Way, skirting the edge of Alsager, then come back along the Salt Line, an old railway turned footpath.

Seven and a half beautiful miles.

Highlights

  • South Cheshire Way
  • Salt Line railway path
  • Trent and Mersey Canal
Distance
7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Route
circular
Difficulty
easy
Start
Betchton Road, Malkins Bank, near the golf club
Parking
Betchton Road, Malkins Bank
Terrain
Old railway & trails, Canal, Fields

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