Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal at Poynton loop from Middlewood

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Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal at Poynton loop from Middlewood

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Middlewood Way – Macclesfield Canal at Poynton loop from Middlewood

01:15

4.89km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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508 m

Middlewood Way

Highlight • Trail

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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772 m

Macclesfield–Marple Train Wheel Signpost

Highlight • Structure

1.54 km

Middlewood Way Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Has information about places to eat and drink

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3.86 km

Macclesfield Canal at Poynton

Highlight • River

The Macclesfield Canal is about 27½ miles (44 km) from Marple to Kidsgrove, with twelve scenic locks in between. It traverses beautiful Cheshire countryside and passes through the towns of …

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4.16 km

Bailey's Trading Post

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop that is half way on your walk. They do lovely cakes and hot chocolate.

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4.33 km

The Boar's Head

Highlight • Rest Area

The Boars Head is a stunning, country pub located in the quaint village of Higher Poynton – the gateway into one of the National Trust’s crown jewels; Lyme Park.

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4.36 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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4.39 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station …

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