Ridgegate Reservoir – Ridgegate Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

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Ridgegate Reservoir – Ridgegate Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

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Ridgegate Reservoir – Ridgegate Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

01:09

16.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.06 km for 382 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.00 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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6.02 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Path currently CLOSED, this section along the South Side of Ridgegate Reservoir and along the Dam wall (August 2025)

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6.61 km

View of the Goyt Valley Reservoirs and Start of Bike Trail

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent view of the reservoirs and the start point for a stoney & loose downhill gravel track for bikes only.

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9.64 km

Great place for an evening walk, plenty of car parking along the road. There is a 'small loop' around the reservoir, which can be extended by looping up to the Scout Hut or even further into Macclesfield Forest.

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10.3 km

Leathers Smithy Pub at Ridgegate Reservoir

Highlight • Restaurant

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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15.9 km

108 Steps, Macclesfield

Highlight • Structure

The 108 Steps started life as a steep but functional stairway from Water’s Green to St Michael’s Church. However, over the years the steps have become an iconic landmark in …

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