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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Macclesfield

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Moderate

4.0

(7)

58

riders

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

02:05

37.7km

200m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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

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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3

11.2 km

Great place for a picnic.

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4

12.9 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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13.6 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

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6

24.3 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

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26.4 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

8

29.3 km

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Excellent bird life along the canal.

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9

32.7 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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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

7.84 km

2.30 km

1.35 km

1.31 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.3 km

6.96 km

1.61 km

1.20 km

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

13 %

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