108 Steps, Macclesfield – Charity Lane loop from Macclesfield

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108 Steps, Macclesfield – Charity Lane loop from Macclesfield

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108 Steps, Macclesfield – Charity Lane loop from Macclesfield

01:19

16.5km

350m

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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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252 m

108 Steps, Macclesfield

Highlight • Structure

The 108 Steps started life as a steep but functional stairway from Water’s Green to St Michael’s Church. However, over the years the steps have become an iconic landmark in …

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7.01 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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8.65 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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11.0 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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11.6 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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