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Blaze Hill Climb – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Macclesfield

Blaze Hill Climb – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

Hard

7

riders

Blaze Hill Climb – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

02:31

39.7km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.3 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

2

12.3 km

View of Manchester from Shrigley Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views from Shrigley road, steep climb from Poynton end, towards Pot Shrigley.

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3

15.7 km

This church in the heart of the small village of Pott Shrigley was built in 1842 and is characterised by a Gothic Revival architecture, featuring stained-glass windows, wooden pews and a traditional altar.

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4

17.1 km

Blaze Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the edge of Bollington, Blaze Hill is a challenging climb in the beautiful Peak District. With an incline of up to 25% in places, Blaze Hill is steep …

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5

28.4 km

Magnificent view of the reservoirs and the start point for a stoney & loose downhill gravel track for bikes only.

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6

29.5 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

30.7 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

8

31.0 km

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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9

31.6 km

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

10

31.6 km

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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33.0 km

Hollinhey Wood

Forest

B

39.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

14.3 km

4.69 km

422 m

321 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

9.68 km

8.89 km

3.84 km

150 m

114 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

10°C

6°C

95 %

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