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Bollington

Middlewood Way – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Bollington

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Bollington

Middlewood Way – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Bollington

Moderate

4.0

(2)

22

riders

Middlewood Way – Blaze Hill Climb loop from Bollington

01:47

25.6km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.68 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.80 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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2

9.00 km

3

9.58 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight • Trail

Middlewood Way is an 11-mile (16-km) traffic-free greenway linking Macclesfield and Marple.

This mostly flat route winds through fields and small towns like Bollington. While not as scenic as trails …

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10.4 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

5

15.5 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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6

20.6 km

Blaze Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the edge of Bollington, Blaze Hill is a challenging climb in the beautiful Peak District. With an incline of up to 25% in places, Blaze Hill is steep …

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7

23.5 km

The Green Café, Bollington

Highlight • Cafe

Just off the main road in Bollington, this is a lovely cafe with good coffee, tasty grub and homemade cakes. Friendly staff. Couple of tables outside too.

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8

24.1 km

Waterside Café

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Great cafe for a stop if you're cycling down the canal. A small amount of outside seating, but it's nice to take away and sit on the canalside.

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B

25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

1.57 km

891 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

9.14 km

692 m

666 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

45 %

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