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Poynton-With-Worth

Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal loop from Poynton

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Poynton-With-Worth

Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal loop from Poynton

Moderate

4.5

(11)

71

riders

Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal loop from Poynton

02:00

29.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.02 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.66 km

Lady's Incline

Highlight • Trail

2

4.14 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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3

4.73 km

Middlewood Way

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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 …

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5.57 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

7.77 km

Blakehey Wood

Forest

6

10.6 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

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Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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7

15.3 km

View of Peak District National Park

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There is a lot of climbing on the way from Disley - but pace yourself and the view is worth it!

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8

23.1 km

Macclesfield Canal

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The Macclesfield Canal runs for about 26 miles (42 km) between Marple and Hardings Wood Junction, linking the Peak Forest Canal with the Trent and Mersey Canal. You can follow …

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9

23.9 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

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Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

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10

25.2 km

Manchester Airport Link Road Cycleway

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Brilliant new relief road & a great surface to ride on. You do however have to cross to the other side a third of the way down from the airport towards Hazel Grove

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

3.49 km

3.40 km

1.98 km

761 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

9.39 km

851 m

699 m

477 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 14 May

11°C

4°C

14 %

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