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Macclesfield

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Macclesfield

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Moderate

4.8

(17)

360

riders

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

02:32

36.9km

190m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 43 m

After 34.8 km for 13 m

After 36.9 km for 43 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.6 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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2

11.2 km

3

11.4 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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4

13.8 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

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5

21.9 km

Macclesfield Canal

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The Macclesfield Canal runs for about 26 miles (42 km) between Marple and Hardings Wood Junction, linking the Peak Forest Canal with the Trent and Mersey Canal. You can follow …

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6

23.8 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

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7

28.3 km

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Excellent bird life along the canal.

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8

31.8 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries …

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

7.12 km

4.42 km

1.97 km

1.20 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.73 km

7.13 km

5.03 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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