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Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View over Macclesfield Forest – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

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North West England

Macclesfield Forest And Wildboarclough

View over Macclesfield Forest – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

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4.8

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373

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View over Macclesfield Forest – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

01:44

5.92km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.78 km

Macclesfield Forest

Forest

2.39 km

Trentabank Heronry Lookout

Highlight • Lake

Trentabank Reservoir (Cheshire Wildlife Trust)
Trentabank Reservoir - The heronry at Trentabank Reservoir is one of the largest in the Peak District and sits within the picturesque Macclesfield Forest. More …

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2.60 km

The Forest Snug

Highlight • Cafe

Great little cafe truck with amazing Staffordshire oatcakes - I had one with banana and Nutella. So good!

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2.64 km

Trentabank Car Park

Highlight • Other

Parking is busy and needs coins. No card/note options

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2.69 km

Visitor Centre Picnic Area & Cake Van

Highlight • Rest Area

Great visitor centre and even greater when the cake van is there haha. Some benches and seating available in the area behind.

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4.30 km

View over Macclesfield Forest

Highlight • Forest

Panoramic views over the forest. Keep an eye out for the deer.

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5.13 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight • Forest

Macclesfield Forest is a hidden gem nestled in the Peak District, offering a serene retreat. Its sprawling woodlands and tranquil reservoirs provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

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5.81 km

Walter Smith Memorial Plaques

Highlight • Monument

Walter Smith was a noted Macclesfield historian. He wrote articles for the Macclesfield Courier in the 1920's, first on rambling and then on local history, his particular interest being the …

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5.87 km

Macclesfield Forest Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Not the biggest of car parks but a free one at that! A nice spot to start the walk down to the reservoirs with amazing views

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5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

1.41 km

451 m

209 m

116 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.46 km

473 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

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Comments

March 24, 2024,Mooch around Macclesfield Forest

Lovely circular walk with a few hills to get the heart pumping. Theres a couple of roads to cross but the majority of the route dogs can be off lead. There is a free small car park at standing stone which gets busy so best to get there early. Toilets and a cafe at the rangers station which is about …

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View over Macclesfield Forest – Macclesfield Forest loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

Trentabank Heronry Lookout

The Forest Snug

Trentabank Car Park

Visitor Centre Picnic Area & Cake Van

View over Macclesfield Forest

Macclesfield Forest

Walter Smith Memorial Plaques

Macclesfield Forest Car Park

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