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Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View of Shutlingsloe – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View of Shutlingsloe – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

Easy

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(19)

138

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View of Shutlingsloe – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

01:23

4.82km

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 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.08 km

View of Shutlingsloe

Highlight • Climb

Shutlingsloe is such a stunning, prominent hill. Here in the Peak District National Park, it is often referred to as the “Matterhorn of Cheshire” because of its distinctive steep-sided, conical …

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2.07 km

Stone steps and a gate leading to Shutlingsloe Hill

Highlight • Trail

2.18 km

Summit Trig Point in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.18 km

Shutlingsloe Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Short but steep climb, great views on a clear day

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3.68 km

Forest Bridleway in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

4.03 km

Macclesfield Forest is a hidden gem nestled in the Peak District, offering a serene retreat. Its sprawling woodlands and tranquil reservoirs provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

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4.71 km

Walter Smith Memorial Plaques

Highlight • Monument

Walter Smith was a noted Macclesfield historian. He wrote articles for the Macclesfield Courier in the 1920's, first on rambling and then on local history, his particular interest being the …

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4.77 km

Macclesfield Forest Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Not the biggest of car parks but a free one at that! A nice spot to start the walk down to the reservoirs with amazing views

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4.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.85 km

411 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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View of Shutlingsloe – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

View of Shutlingsloe

Stone steps and a gate leading to Shutlingsloe Hill

Summit Trig Point in Peak District National Park

Shutlingsloe Trig Point

Forest Bridleway in Peak District National Park

Macclesfield Forest

Walter Smith Memorial Plaques

Macclesfield Forest Car Park

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