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Timbersbrook picnic site – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Mow Cop

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Timbersbrook picnic site – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Mow Cop

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Timbersbrook picnic site – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Mow Cop

02:02

26.6km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.00 km for 72 m

After 9.10 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

Congleton Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of off road and down hill

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3.11 km

Willocks Wood

Forest

3.47 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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6.97 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

very scenic route, but not the best surface for riding.

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9.17 km

Timbersbrook picnic site

Highlight • Structure

Timbersbrook Picnic Site is the ideal start and end point for a hill walk on Bosley Cloud. The parking is free and the setting is beautiful, while benches enable you …

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12.1 km

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …

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12.9 km

The Cloud Summit and Trails

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tracks for bike's are dedicated and marked. Other tracks are footpaths. Bike access is only legal if you are a part of CMTB, who are the licence holders and upkeepers …

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

5.88 km

2.22 km

1.19 km

857 m

750 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

4.94 km

2.74 km

1.52 km

465 m

364 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

11°C

3°C

45 %

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Timbersbrook picnic site – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Mow Cop

Congleton Edge

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Timbersbrook picnic site

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

The Cloud Summit and Trails

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