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Poynton-With-Worth

Bollington Village – Middlewood Way loop from Middlewood

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Poynton-With-Worth

Bollington Village – Middlewood Way loop from Middlewood

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4.7

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127

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Bollington Village – Middlewood Way loop from Middlewood

01:06

16.9km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.11 km for 16 m

After 1.37 km for 5 m

After 1.94 km for 29 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.39 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

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2

1.96 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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3

2.00 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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4

2.02 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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5

8.58 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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6

14.6 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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7

15.2 km

B

16.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

312 m

228 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

1.37 km

397 m

209 m

< 100 m

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