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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

02:05

37.7km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 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 like Tissington, it’s still a charming ride. Shared with walkers and horse riders, some sections require caution and slower speeds due to limited space.

In wet weather expect muddy conditions, with a slick surface that can leave you messy. In dry weather, the hardpack path offers a smooth and enjoyable ride.

Tip by

11.2 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 site now forms a car park and picnic site on the Middlewood Way

Tip by

11.2 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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12.9 km

Middlewood Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sensitively reclaimed from a former railway line to provide a natural attraction for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and nature lovers. An 11 mile (16km), traffic-free greenway from Macclesfield to Marple on the Peak Park fringe with car parking, toilets and information points, with fine views over the Cheshire Plain to the west.

The Middlewood Way follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire countryside and between historic mill towns. For much of its length, the Middlewood Way runs close to the Macclesfield Canal, and there are many options for easy circular walks. For the more adventurous, the extensive public footpath network reaches into the Peak District Foothills to the east and the Cheshire Plain to the west.

Tip by

13.6 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

Tip by

24.3 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

Tip by

26.4 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

29.3 km

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Excellent bird life along the canal.

Tip by

32.7 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries and coal mines. Many of the historic mills are still standing, now mostly converted to apartments.

Tip by

37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

7.84 km

2.30 km

1.35 km

1.31 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.3 km

6.96 km

1.61 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

4°C

93 %

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from Macclesfield

Middlewood Way

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Middlewood Way

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Heron on the Macclesfield Canal

Bollington Village

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