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North West England

Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

Running trails & routes

North West England

Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

Hard

5.0

(1)

11

runners

Biddulph Valley Way – The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) loop from Congleton

02:25

21.4km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.82 km

View of Sunrise Over Frosty Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.83 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice off road route which forms part of the National Cycle Route 55. Mainly a good surface to ride on, but some sections are a little rough for road bikes

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3

6.09 km

Views across the Cheshire Plain

Highlight • Viewpoint

This clearing on the way up Bosley Cloud provides exceptional views across the flat expanse of the Cheshire Plain. The obvious landmark in the patchwork of fields is the historic …

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4

6.78 km

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …

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5

8.53 km

Timbersbrook picnic site

Highlight • Structure

Timbersbrook Picnic Site is the ideal start and end point for a hill walk on Bosley Cloud. The parking is free and the setting is beautiful, while benches enable you …

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6

11.2 km

View of Biddulph Brook

Highlight • Forest

7

14.1 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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8

18.5 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

Makes a good junction to go different ways out into Macclesfield or down to congleton and beyond

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B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

4.49 km

1.66 km

1.56 km

1.38 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

4.39 km

3.78 km

3.13 km

1.55 km

656 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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14°C

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