Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Path to Macclesfield Canal loop from New Mills Central
Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Path to Macclesfield Canal loop from New Mills Central
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Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Path to Macclesfield Canal loop from New Mills Central
02:46
24.8km
210m
Running
Hard run. 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: May 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 3.58 km for 18 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
157 m
Torrs Millennium Walkway and Torr Vale Mill Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
2.66 km
Higgin's Clough
Forest
3.59 km
Higgins Clough Swing Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
6.07 km
Mellor Cross
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
6.74 km
Path to Macclesfield Canal
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
7.61 km
Peacock Mine Pithead
Highlight • Historical Site
12.6 km
Barge Moorings
Highlight • Structure
22.5 km
Burymewick Wood
Forest
24.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.4 km
3.43 km
1.69 km
134 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.92 km
7.58 km
3.43 km
2.64 km
2.16 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (170 m)
Lowest point (110 m)
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Weather
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