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Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Stone Bridge loop from Macclesfield

Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Stone Bridge loop from Macclesfield

Hard

5.0

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Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Stone Bridge loop from Macclesfield

02:50

41.9km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 43 m

After 41.9 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.46 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great climb. Add it on after Blaze Hill. Proper test of your fitness.

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15.7 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Lake

17.5 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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20.0 km

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Goyt Valley is stunning, steady climb from the reservoirs, to the end. then cycle up towards the Cat & Fiddle

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20.3 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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28.3 km

Cumberland Clough Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Please ignore Tino's comment on Cumberland Clough, he clearly does not know of what he speaks. Perfectly rideable on any decent xc bike with some off road experience. Yes it's …

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31.5 km

Macclesfield Forest Bridleway — View of Trentabank Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

From the top at Standing Stone you head south through the gate with the forest on your right side.

It’s an undulating path that peaks at a really nice viewing spot overlooking Trentabank Reservoir, Macclesfield and Manchester in the distance.

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36.0 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

36.3 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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36.9 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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38.3 km

Hollinhey Wood

Forest

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

12.3 km

1.30 km

1.13 km

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

8.19 km

7.45 km

3.31 km

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Stone Bridge loop from Macclesfield

Pym Chair

Errwood Reservoir

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Cumberland Clough Trail

Macclesfield Forest Bridleway — View of Trentabank Reservoir

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

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