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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

Wooden Steps to the Summit – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Rushton

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Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

Wooden Steps to the Summit – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Rushton

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Wooden Steps to the Summit – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Rushton

01:24

4.92km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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121 m

Wooden Steps to the Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes lots of them at the start from one direction...but nothing much thereafter.

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134 m

Kangaroos and Alpacas Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

Hmm, not much to say. There is a little place with lama and kangaroos

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308 m

Gnarly section of The Cloud single track. There is a few steps at the start of climbing and the track is interlaced with wooden logs preventing water erosion so you’re required to dismount and push your bike.

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487 m

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …

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1.29 km

The Cloud Summit and Trails

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tracks for bike's are dedicated and marked. Other tracks are footpaths. Bike access is only legal if you are a part of CMTB, who are the licence holders and upkeepers …

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3.16 km

The Bridestones Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

So pleased I included the Bridestones on my route. The Cairn is situated in a lovely fenced area with a cottage garden feel. It has an extremely calm ambience and …

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3.17 km

The Bridestones Neolithic Tomb

Highlight • Natural Monument

Neolithic tomb

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3.79 km

Cloudside Climb

Highlight • Climb

Cloudside might sound like a lovely name for a road, but it's a tough little berg from either side! Not the longest or steepest in the area but you'll know about it. Great views and a good surface though.

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4.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.27 km

661 m

602 m

415 m

268 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Wooden Steps to the Summit – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Rushton

Wooden Steps to the Summit

Kangaroos and Alpacas Enclosure

View of Timbersbrook

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

The Cloud Summit and Trails

The Bridestones Cairn

The Bridestones Neolithic Tomb

Cloudside Climb

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