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Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

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Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

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Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

01:21

11.6km

250m

Running

Moderate run. 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 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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971 m

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice off road route which forms part of the National Cycle Route 55. Mainly a good surface to ride on, but some sections are a little rough for road bikes

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4.68 km

Views across the Cheshire Plain

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This clearing on the way up Bosley Cloud provides exceptional views across the flat expanse of the Cheshire Plain. The obvious landmark in the patchwork of fields is the historic …

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5.38 km

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …

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5.74 km

Wooden Steps to the Summit

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Yes lots of them at the start from one direction...but nothing much thereafter.

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6.67 km

The Cloud Summit and Trails

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Tracks for bike's are dedicated and marked. Other tracks are footpaths. Bike access is only legal if you are a part of CMTB, who are the licence holders and upkeepers …

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7.50 km

Timbersbrook picnic site

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Timbersbrook Picnic Site is the ideal start and end point for a hill walk on Bosley Cloud. The parking is free and the setting is beautiful, while benches enable you …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

3.39 km

1.10 km

508 m

120 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.28 km

1.46 km

895 m

842 m

697 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

62 %

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Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

Biddulph Valley Way

Views across the Cheshire Plain

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

Wooden Steps to the Summit

The Cloud Summit and Trails

Timbersbrook picnic site

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