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Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View of Shutlingsloe – Shutlingsloe Trig Point loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

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North West England

Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View of Shutlingsloe – Shutlingsloe Trig Point loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

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4.8

(19)

144

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View of Shutlingsloe – Shutlingsloe Trig Point loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

01:23

4.82km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.08 km

View of Shutlingsloe

Highlight • Climb

Shutlingsloe is such a stunning, prominent hill. Here in the Peak District National Park, it is often referred to as the “Matterhorn of Cheshire” because of its distinctive steep-sided, conical …

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2

2.06 km

Stone steps and a gate leading to Shutlingsloe Hill

Highlight • Trail

3

2.18 km

Shutlingsloe Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

paved stone slabs all the way up makes for an easy climb and decent
The other way up is unpaved and much more tricky and slippery

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4

2.18 km

Shutlingsloe Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Short but steep climb, great views on a clear day

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5

3.68 km

Forest Bridleway in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

6

4.03 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight • Forest

Macclesfield Forest is a hidden gem nestled in the Peak District, offering a serene retreat. Its sprawling woodlands and tranquil reservoirs provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

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7

4.71 km

Walter Smith Memorial Plaques

Highlight • Monument

Walter Smith was a noted Macclesfield historian. He wrote articles for the Macclesfield Courier in the 1920's, first on rambling and then on local history, his particular interest being the …

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8

4.77 km

Macclesfield Forest Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Not the biggest of car parks but a free one at that! A nice spot to start the walk down to the reservoirs with amazing views

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B

4.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.85 km

411 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 9 October

10°C

6°C

59 %

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Comments

December 24, 2023,Shutlingsloe from Standing Stone Carpark

Please ignore the speed/time data - Komoot doesn’t import that data correctly from the Suunto GPX file.

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