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West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

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

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

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

Moderate

4.3

(3)

12

riders

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: August 2, 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.66 km

Congleton Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of off road and down hill

Tip by

3.11 km

Willocks Wood

Forest

3

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.

Tip by

4

6.98 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

5

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 …

Tip by

6

12.1 km

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

Tip by

7

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 …

Tip by

B

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

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 4 October

19°C

13°C

16 %

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