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Poacher's loop from Bollington

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Poacher's loop from Bollington

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Poacher's loop from Bollington

01:18

10.9km

300m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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460 m

Poacher's

Highlight • Pub

As of July 2022, two course meal for £8. Well worth a visit nice ale as well.

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1.22 km

Abandoned Land Rover with Tree in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural

4.91 km

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Expect wonderful views across the Peak District from the trig point on Sponds Hill. The summit is on the Gritstone Trail, a 35-mile (56 km) route through Cheshire's Peak District. …

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7.46 km

Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

An 1881 OS map of Bakestonedale shows lime kilns, brick kilns, coal shafts and a smithy along the narrow Bakestonedale valley road, near to Hammond's brick works. Ultimately brick production …

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7.57 km

Bellingham Heritage Trail Triangulation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.52 km

Packhorse Bridge over Harrop Brook

Highlight • Historical Site

The packhorse bridge crosses Harrop Brook.

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10.0 km

Battlefield of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A battle was fought in this field - Bonnie Prince Charlie on his way back to Scotland. A man who lived there found a stabbing dagger in his garden.

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10.1 km

Site of the Little Mill at Sowcar

Highlight • Structure

A mill was in the field, it burnt down in 1860, apparently it started with arson. It was a fluffing mill - straightening wool, they used to put it on …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

2.35 km

1.92 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

3.40 km

3.26 km

1.69 km

1.12 km

1.01 km

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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13°C

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Poacher's loop from Bollington

Poacher's

Abandoned Land Rover with Tree in Peak District National Park

Sponds Hill Summit and Viewpoint

Bakestonedale Moor Coal Mining Monument

Bellingham Heritage Trail Triangulation Point

Packhorse Bridge over Harrop Brook

Battlefield of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Peak District National Park

Site of the Little Mill at Sowcar

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