Sutton Reservoir – Macclesfield Canal loop from Moss Rose

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Sutton Reservoir – Macclesfield Canal loop from Moss Rose

Easy

4.7

(10)

hikers

Sutton Reservoir – Macclesfield Canal loop from Moss Rose

01:41

6.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.52 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

Tip by

2.62 km

Steep Climb on Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

a short but steep climb up get out of that saddle and pump it

Tip by

2.90 km

Sutton Reservoir

Lake

4.33 km

Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is the only remaining manually operated swing bridge on the Macclesfield Canal. The others have either been dismantled or are left open. After some earlier improvement work, it was …

Tip by

4.91 km

Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good firm tow path with the option to come off at the retail park

Tip by

4.96 km

Winter View of the River Near Macclesfield

Highlight • River

6.15 km

King's Head

Highlight • Pub

6.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

595 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

1.77 km

662 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2025,741 North of Oakgrove to Bullocks Lane (Ches)☑️

This was a very pleasant walk through attractive scenery with far reaching views from many points. The canal side section was varied as was the rest of the walk which includd Sutton Reservoir and delightful riverside paths.
We debriefed at the Harrington Arms, Bosley 🍻