This ride starts in Lymm.  I’ve a habit of heading for a cafe for the obligatory coffee and cake only to find the place is closed !  The culprit in this case was Norton Priory. Despite this miscalculation and the inconvenience of a dastardly detour to accommodate the refurbishing of the Trans Pennine Trail this route has great credentials. There is the added bonus of many miles of traffic free cycling on this splendid 26 mile exploration of the Cheshire countryside. Take a look at the iconic old signal box at Stockton Heath which does its utmost to distract you from the otherwise chaotic environment. Also enjoy riding along the River Mersey, see the beautiful Bridgewater Canal, and pass through Halton, Moore, Daresbury, Stretton, and Appleton on your return to Lymm.