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Astbury Mere Country Park – Astbury Mere Lake loop from Hulme Walfield

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Astbury Mere Country Park – Astbury Mere Lake loop from Hulme Walfield

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Astbury Mere Country Park – Astbury Mere Lake loop from Hulme Walfield

03:08

12.0km

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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

River Dane Weir

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It’s actually a weir not a waterfall.

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2.93 km

Congleton Weir

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Quite unexpected, close to Congleton Park entrance.

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3.64 km

Start of Biddulph Valley Way

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There is a parking space at the top of this drive.

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5.46 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

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

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7.29 km

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

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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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8.58 km

Wishing Tree and Wooden Bridges at Astbury Mere

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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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9.76 km

Astbury Mere Country Park

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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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10.4 km

Astbury Mere Lake

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A great walk to be had around the lake and there is also the option to hire a kayak too which is quite an enjoyable experience.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

2.73 km

1.66 km

529 m

515 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.59 km

2.49 km

1.95 km

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

9°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Astbury Mere Country Park – Astbury Mere Lake loop from Hulme Walfield

River Dane Weir

Congleton Weir

Start of Biddulph Valley Way

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

Wishing Tree and Wooden Bridges at Astbury Mere

Astbury Mere Country Park

Astbury Mere Lake

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