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Greater Manchester

The Boar's Head – Middlewood Way loop from Rose Hill Marple

North West England

Greater Manchester

The Boar's Head – Middlewood Way loop from Rose Hill Marple

Easy

3.0

(1)

9

riders

The Boar's Head – Middlewood Way loop from Rose Hill Marple

00:38

12.0km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.21 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.98 km

Picnic Area and Wild Camping Spot Near Stone Wall

Highlight • Rest Area

2

6.15 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 …

Tip by

3

6.18 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

Tip by

4

6.21 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Rest Area

The Boars Head is a stunning, country pub located in the quaint village of Higher Poynton – the gateway into one of the National Trust’s crown jewels; Lyme Park.

Tip by

5

7.88 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

Tip by

6

8.54 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

Tip by

B

12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.41 km

244 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

1.59 km

270 m

123 m

115 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

8°C

48 %

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