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Macclesfield Canal – Sutton Reservoir loop from Gawsworth

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Macclesfield Canal – Sutton Reservoir loop from Gawsworth

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Macclesfield Canal – Sutton Reservoir loop from Gawsworth

00:55

8.43km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.63 km for 11 m

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1.86 km

Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good firm tow path with the option to come off at the retail park

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1.91 km

Winter View of the River Near Macclesfield

Highlight • River

4.56 km

Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

4.63 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

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4.66 km

Steep Climb on Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

a short but steep climb up get out of that saddle and pump it

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5.33 km

Sharp Downhill Turn at Rural Road Fork

Highlight • Trail

a very sharp down hill turn and road surface is not good ,other way round get ready to climb even further.

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5.63 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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8.06 km

Wooden Bridge on the Old Peat Tramway

Highlight • Trail

8.43 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

2.67 km

164 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.12 km

1.76 km

1.16 km

911 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

25°C

14°C

7 %

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Macclesfield Canal – Sutton Reservoir loop from Gawsworth

Macclesfield Canal

Winter View of the River Near Macclesfield

Sutton Reservoir

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Steep Climb on Country Lane

Sharp Downhill Turn at Rural Road Fork

Railway Bridge

Wooden Bridge on the Old Peat Tramway

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