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Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

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

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

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

Moderate

4.9

(14)

hikers

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

03:17

11.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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362 m

Hidden Car Park and Picnic Area

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Hidden car park, which could probably hold around 15 vehicles, it does seem to get quite busy though. A handy picnic bench is found behind the car park.

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6.09 km

The Cloud Summit and Trails

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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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6.30 km

Views across the Cheshire Plain

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This clearing on the way up Bosley Cloud provides exceptional views across the flat expanse of the Cheshire Plain. The obvious landmark in the patchwork of fields is the historic …

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6.99 km

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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7.17 km

View of Timbersbrook

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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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7.34 km

Kangaroos and Alpacas Enclosure

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

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7.36 km

Wooden Steps to the Summit

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

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10.2 km

Connelly Signpost on the Gritstone Trail

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Heading from Rudyard track to Rushton car park down the steps located be the side of an old railway bridge. You will have to dismount your bike as this is a footpath 😁

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

3.55 km

2.54 km

674 m

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

2.29 km

1.96 km

1.54 km

1.12 km

536 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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

Hidden Car Park and Picnic Area

The Cloud Summit and Trails

Views across the Cheshire Plain