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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Charity Lane – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Charity Lane – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield

Moderate

4.8

(10)

62

riders

Charity Lane – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield

01:46

21.2km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 326 m

After 20.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.86 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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2

5.46 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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3

7.85 km

Charity Lane

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Charity Lane is an ancient, unimproved lane running across the top of Macclesfield Forest. It starts off wide open and smooth, and gets progressively rockier the further foes you get …

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4

9.49 km

St Stephen's Church (Forest Chapel)

Highlight • Religious Site

St Stephen's Church, popularly known as 'Forest Chapel'; this church stands over 1,200 feet above sea level.

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5

9.57 km

Oven Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Short extension to Charity Lane. A bit loose so don't take too tentatively.

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6

11.4 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight • Forest

Macclesfield Forest is a hidden gem nestled in the Peak District, offering a serene retreat. Its sprawling woodlands and tranquil reservoirs provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

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7

13.0 km

View of the Goyt Valley Reservoirs and Start of Bike Trail

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent view of the reservoirs and the start point for a stoney & loose downhill gravel track for bikes only.

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8

14.0 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

20.6 km

Macclesfield Cenotaph

Forest

B

21.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

7.93 km

766 m

208 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

5.79 km

4.54 km

1.41 km

1.30 km

674 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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16°C

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