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Wheelock Rail Trail Circular

From Sandbach to the canal at Wheelock, along the old railway on the Wheelock Rail Trail to Ettiley Heath, back through Brook Wood.

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From the cobbles by the Saxon Crosses you head down to the canal at Wheelock and pick up the Wheelock Rail Trail, an old railway line, following it to the far end at Ettiley Heath.

The way back comes through Wheelock and Brook Wood. A little over five miles, and one of my regular runs.

On the Wheelock Rail Trail Circular route
On the Wheelock Rail Trail Circular route

Highlights

  • Wheelock Rail Trail
  • Trent and Mersey Canal at Wheelock
  • Brook Wood
Distance
5 miles (8.0 km)
Route
circular
Difficulty
easy
Start
Sandbach Crosses
Parking
Sandbach town centre
Terrain
Old railway & trails, Canal, Woods

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