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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Mow Cop Castle

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Mow Cop Castle

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Mow Cop Castle

02:23

20.2km

460m

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: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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9.64 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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10.5 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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11.4 km

Timbersbrook picnic site

Highlight • Structure

Timbersbrook Picnic Site is the ideal start and end point for a hill walk on Bosley Cloud. The parking is free and the setting is beautiful, while benches enable you …

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14.0 km

View of Biddulph Brook

Highlight • Forest

14.2 km

Whitemore Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Continuation of the Biddulph Valley Way

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17.2 km

Along the ridge

Highlight • Trail

a two part ridge run that requires you to plan each footfall and goes through trees and has plenty of rocks under foot firm but careful also pause to drink …

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18.4 km

View of Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire

Highlight • Summit

Well worth the climb up as you get views of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

4.73 km

4.26 km

3.27 km

119 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

3.98 km

3.92 km

3.53 km

643 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

18°C

48 %

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Mow Cop Castle

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet