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Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Bollington

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North West England

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Bollington

Hard

213

runners

Middlewood Way – Middlewood Way loop from Bollington

01:42

16.4km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.38 km

View of the Middlewood Way from the Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The Middlewood Way is an 11-mile (16 km)[1] shared use path in north-west England, between Macclesfield (53.2601°N 2.1229°W) and Rose Hill, Marple (53.3950°N 2.0774°W); it was opened on 30 May …

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5.38 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 …

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5.94 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 …

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6.00 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.

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5

7.67 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

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6

10.4 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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7

10.6 km

Picnic Area and Wild Camping Spot Near Stone Wall

Highlight • Rest Area

8

10.6 km

Poynton Old Station Rest Area

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

good place for a rest at poynton old station ,toilets round the corner and used to be an may still be there a cafe on the road

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

437 m

381 m

174 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

3.12 km

495 m

205 m

< 100 m

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Monday 5 October

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13°C

62 %

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