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North West England

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Disley

North West England

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Disley

Moderate

3

riders

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Disley

01:07

19.2km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 966 m for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

966 m

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.38 km

Geese Meadow in Lyme Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

8.72 km

Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Macclesfield Canal runs for about 26 miles (42 km) between Marple and Hardings Wood Junction, linking the Peak Forest Canal with the Trent and Mersey Canal. You can follow …

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4

9.44 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nearly the whole route is flat and on light gravel, making this an ideal easy route for new bikers, injured bikers getting back in the saddle, or just an easy ride qith nothing technical or difficult

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5

11.7 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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6

11.7 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station …

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7

12.3 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight • Trail

Middlewood Way is an 11-mile (16-km) traffic-free greenway linking Macclesfield and Marple.

This mostly flat route winds through fields and small towns like Bollington. While not as scenic as trails …

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8

14.0 km

Hase Bank Wood Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Good fast descent on the gravel bike

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B

19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

3.06 km

1.82 km

1.58 km

926 m

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

6.07 km

1.93 km

1.81 km

193 m

190 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 5 October

18°C

13°C

62 %

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