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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Moderate

4.8

(18)

360

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

02:34

37.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 43 m

After 35.2 km for 13 m

After 37.3 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 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 like Tissington, it’s still a charming ride. Shared with walkers and horse riders, some sections require caution and slower speeds due to limited space.

In wet weather expect muddy conditions, with a slick surface that can leave you messy. In dry weather, the hardpack path offers a smooth and enjoyable ride.

Tip by

11.2 km

Picnic Area and Wild Camping Spot Near Stone Wall

Highlight • Rest Area

11.4 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

Tip by

13.8 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

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22.2 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 the towpath along most of its length.

The canal is famous for its beautiful turnover bridges, which allowed horses to change from one side to the other without having to be unhitched.

Tip by

24.2 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

Tip by

28.7 km

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Excellent bird life along the canal.

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32.2 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries and coal mines. Many of the historic mills are still standing, now mostly converted to apartments.

Tip by

37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

7.12 km

4.42 km

1.79 km

1.74 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

9.08 km

7.13 km

5.03 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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Comments

May 31, 2023,sccc middle wood way

Lovely ride with sccc tonight along the middle wood way down to bollington mainly on the middle wood way but a bit of road

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Middlewood Way

Picnic Area and Wild Camping Spot Near Stone Wall

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Macclesfield Canal

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Bollington Village

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