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North West England

Greater Manchester

Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Locks loop from Stockport

North West England

Greater Manchester

Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Locks loop from Stockport

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4.9

(7)

41

riders

Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Locks loop from Stockport

03:01

48.1km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.1 km for 75 m

After 38.8 km for 59 m

After 41.9 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.43 km

Midshires Way Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

This cracking gravel trail takes you through some pretty countryside between Stockport and Marple. With horses in the fields and a sense of tranquility pervading, it may feel like you’re a long way from the urban landscape.

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17.1 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

19.8 km

Ryles Wood

Forest

4

28.9 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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5

29.5 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station …

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6

29.5 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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7

31.2 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sensitively reclaimed from a former railway line to provide a natural attraction for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and nature lovers. An 11 mile (16km), traffic-free greenway from Macclesfield to Marple …

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8

36.6 km

Marple Locks

Highlight • River

fascinating site to see barge's

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9

38.2 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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10

41.9 km

Woodley Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

long dark and very low walking through is the safest option (cyclist dismount sign)

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B

48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

8.37 km

5.97 km

5.23 km

4.59 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

11.5 km

8.46 km

8.30 km

5.42 km

422 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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