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Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

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North West England

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

Hard

335

runners

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Adlington (Cheshire)

02:47

26.4km

170m

Running

Hard run. 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 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.25 km

View of Alderley Edge and The Wizard

Highlight • Forest

Nice open bit of the middle wood way, views down to the wizard at Alderley Edge

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2

3.21 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight • Cycleway

an old way line that runs from rose hill in Marple down to Macclesfield about 10 miles or 16 km ideal for cycling, running, horses and wheel chair friendly mostly level hard surface with some off routes .

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3

6.17 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

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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4

7.88 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nearly the whole route is flat and on light gravel, making this an ideal easy route for new bikers, injured bikers getting back in the saddle, or just an easy ride qith nothing technical or difficult

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5

13.0 km

War Memorial, Memorial Park Marple

Highlight • Historical Site

6

20.4 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Rest Area

The Boars Head is a stunning, country pub located in the quaint village of Higher Poynton – the gateway into one of the National Trust’s crown jewels; Lyme Park.

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B

26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

1.91 km

1.56 km

1.36 km

832 m

260 m

193 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.23 km

3.63 km

2.13 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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5°C

53 %

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