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Astbury Mere Country Park – Stone Bridge Over the Canal loop from Congleton

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North West England

Astbury Mere Country Park – Stone Bridge Over the Canal loop from Congleton

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Astbury Mere Country Park – Stone Bridge Over the Canal loop from Congleton

04:17

16.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

8.40 km

Astbury Mere Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Covering an area of 34.5 acres (14 ha), Astbury Mere Country Park is a lovely stretch of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. The Mere is …

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2

8.49 km

Anarchy Watersports Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

3

9.59 km

Wishing Tree and Wooden Bridges at Astbury Mere

Highlight • Bridge

A couple of lovely quaint little wooden bridges crossing over an extremely shallow brook. A small box on the bridge holds coloured pebbles to throw into a nearby box attached …

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4

10.5 km

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

This twisting bridge makes for a quirky crossing over the Macclesfield Canal. The bridge was built in 1831 and is now Grade II-listed.

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5

12.2 km

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Nature Reserve and Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a beautiful nature reserve and one of few remaining unimproved grasslands in the country. The Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is home to flower species including …

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6

12.7 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

12.9 km

View Down Macclesfield Canal Towards Congleton

Highlight • Cycleway

8

13.5 km

Stone Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Structure

Lovely bridge and well maintained canal path

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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

3.69 km

2.51 km

1.05 km

580 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.81 km

3.76 km

3.13 km

1.38 km

154 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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