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North West England

Greater Manchester

Vale Road Climb – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

Running trails & routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Vale Road Climb – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

Moderate

4.0

(2)

154

runners

Vale Road Climb – Marple Aqueduct loop from Marple

01:08

10.4km

160m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.14 km

Chadkirk Bridge

Highlight • River

friendsofchadkirk.wordpress.com/tag/chadkirk-bridge

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2

5.55 km

Chadkirk Chapel

Highlight • Other

just off the peak forest canal near the footbridge over the river

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3

5.71 km

Cloaked Figure statue at Chadkirk Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

chadkirkchapel.org/historic-chadkirk-chapel/history

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4

5.72 km

Vale Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be warned this is tight and steep and you have to carry your bike up some stairs when you get to the top! It's worth it for Chadkirk and Forest Peak Canal though!

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5

7.49 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

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6

7.86 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Take the oath to the right and don't go into the compound ahead

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7

8.88 km

Confluence of the River Etherow and River Goyt

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

1.96 km

1.68 km

863 m

523 m

519 m

256 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

2.68 km

1.87 km

1.15 km

742 m

281 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 25 June

29°C

18°C

56 %

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