Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Biddulph

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

Moderate

5.0

(4)

hikers

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint – View from Congleton Edge loop from Biddulph

02:36

9.37km

170m

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.01 km

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.02 km

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to find. Just park in the layby and there it is. Fantastic views on a sunny day.

Tip by

2.96 km

Rocky Descent on the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Climb

A bit challenging but rewarding gravel section, probably S2, part of a Gritstone Trail

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3.48 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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3.70 km

View from Congleton Edge

Highlight • Forest

Some hair raising drops be careful. Worth it for the views though.

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4.60 km

Lone Tree on Grassy Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

amazing view from here, adorable tree

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

3.44 km

1.31 km

667 m

290 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.61 km

2.28 km

429 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2022,Mow Lane Toposcope - Nick 'i' the' Hill - Congleton Edge Loop

Loved this walk. A bit muddy at times, so suitable footwear is a must. Beautiful views from the Toposcope and Congleton Edge, which led into a lovely wood area.