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View from Alderley Edge – View from Stormy Point loop from Alderley Edge

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View from Alderley Edge – View from Stormy Point loop from Alderley Edge

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View from Alderley Edge – View from Stormy Point loop from Alderley Edge

02:14

7.91km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.09 km

View from Alderley Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy terrific views toward Manchester and to the hills of Cheshire's Peak District from 'The Edge', a dramatic red sandstone escarpment standing tall in the Cheshire Plains.

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2.64 km

Druid's Circle

Highlight • Forest

Druid's Circle dates back to the 18th century and comprises of a series of sandstone blocks that were built as a folly. The circle is situated in the woods between Stormy Point and the Beacon.

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2.93 km

Stormy Point is a rocky outcrop providing a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the north-eastern slopes of Alderley Edge. The viewpoint makes a great place to sit and catch your breath whilst enjoying breathtaking views across to the Pennines.

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3.75 km

Dickens Wood — Abandoned Mine Entrance

Highlight • Cave

not in use yes, but you can go on organised trips into the mine which is superb.

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4.02 km

Clock House Wood Stepping Stones

Highlight • Bridge

Stepping stones take you on your route to Hare Hill

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5.02 km

Waterfall Wood Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a beautiful hidden waterfall situated on the edge of Alderley Edge in Waterfall Wood. Water flows off the edge of a rock face into a pretty pool of water below creating the perfect forest vista as your passing through.

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6.59 km

Wizard's Well

Highlight • Natural

Wizard's Well is a hidden gem and a local legend of Alderley Edge. There are many varying stories of the happenings at Wizard's Well but one suggests that a band of warriors lie sleeping in the chamber and only arise in times of trouble to save their country.

Make sure to look closely at the rock itself to come face to face with the wizard!

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7.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

1.14 km

516 m

219 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

1.64 km

1.49 km

512 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

17 %

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View from Alderley Edge – View from Stormy Point loop from Alderley Edge

View from Alderley Edge

Druid's Circle

View from Stormy Point

Dickens Wood — Abandoned Mine Entrance

Clock House Wood Stepping Stones

Waterfall Wood Waterfall

Wizard's Well

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