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Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

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

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Rushton

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

Moderate

runners

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

01:21

12.0km

260m

Running

Moderate run. 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 9, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.16 km

The Bridestones Neolithic Tomb

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Neolithic tomb

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6.02 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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6.92 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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7.09 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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7.28 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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9.29 km

Woodland Path

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a nice path up fro the meadow bit gloopy and worn in places brings you out onto the lane

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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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11.2 km

The Knott Inn

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Riding from Romudyard dam continue to the little known car park by the Knott Inn. Follow over the road to get onto the walkway/path

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

3.55 km

2.39 km

898 m

294 m

243 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

2.41 km

2.02 km

1.33 km

1.16 km

424 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

21°C

13°C

43 %

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

The Bridestones Neolithic Tomb

The Cloud Summit and Trails