Stone Bridge Over the Canal – River Dane Weir loop from Congleton

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Stone Bridge Over the Canal – River Dane Weir loop from Congleton

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Stone Bridge Over the Canal – River Dane Weir loop from Congleton

02:30

9.54km

80m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.16 km

Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

3.33 km

Stone Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Structure

Lovely bridge and well maintained canal path

Tip by

4.00 km

View Down Macclesfield Canal Towards Congleton

Highlight • Cycleway

4.15 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

5.21 km

The Wonky Pear

Highlight • Cafe

lovely pub also serving tea and cake

Tip by

6.20 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.

Tip by

8.45 km

River Dane Weir

Highlight • River

It’s actually a weir not a waterfall.

Tip by

8.51 km

Congleton Weir

Highlight • River

Quite unexpected, close to Congleton Park entrance.

Tip by

9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

1.94 km

1.27 km

502 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.18 km

1.92 km

1.50 km

235 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Stone Bridge Over the Canal – River Dane Weir loop from Congleton

Playground

Stone Bridge Over the Canal

View Down Macclesfield Canal Towards Congleton

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

The Wonky Pear

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

River Dane Weir

Congleton Weir

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