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Astbury Mere Trail – Astbury Mere Country Park loop from Congleton

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Astbury Mere Trail – Astbury Mere Country Park loop from Congleton

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Astbury Mere Trail – Astbury Mere Country Park loop from Congleton

02:02

7.73km

60m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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334 m

Capleton Community Orchard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty of fruit for all visitors on lovely gravel track next to Astbury Mere

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815 m

Astbury Mere Lake

Highlight • Lake

A great walk to be had around the lake and there is also the option to hire a kayak too which is quite an enjoyable experience.

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1.17 km

Astbury Mere

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place for a run around esp on sat at parkrun or as a base to run out from ,good solid surface with toilets and a coffee shop

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1.42 km

Astbury Mere Trail

Highlight • Lake

3.94 km

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

This twisting bridge makes for a quirky crossing over the Macclesfield Canal. The bridge was built in 1831 and is now Grade II-listed.

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5.23 km

Wishing Tree and Wooden Bridges at Astbury Mere

Highlight • Bridge

A couple of lovely quaint little wooden bridges crossing over an extremely shallow brook. A small box on the bridge holds coloured pebbles to throw into a nearby box attached …

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6.34 km

Anarchy Watersports Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

6.43 km

Astbury Mere Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Covering an area of 34.5 acres (14 ha), Astbury Mere Country Park is a lovely stretch of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The Mere is …

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7.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

2.98 km

675 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

2.32 km

825 m

274 m

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Astbury Mere Trail – Astbury Mere Country Park loop from Congleton

Capleton Community Orchard

Astbury Mere Lake

Astbury Mere

Astbury Mere Trail

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

Wishing Tree and Wooden Bridges at Astbury Mere

Anarchy Watersports Centre

Astbury Mere Country Park

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