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Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Bosley

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Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Bosley

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Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Bosley

02:53

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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718 m

Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • River

Very nice ride, bit muddy in places, but passable

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798 m

Bosley Locks Boater Facilities

Highlight • River

This is the boater's facilities from the canal towpath, the parking area is on the road behind the building. The left fork of the canal here is the canal feeder from Bosley reservoir, with the canal heading towards the lock flight on the right.

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5.30 km

Gawsworth Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Gawsworth Hall is a timber-framed house dating to the 14th century. The beautiful black and white house was once home to Mary Fitton, thought to be Shakespeare's 'Dark Lady', and playwright Samuel 'Maggoty' Johnson.

The house didn't always bring good luck to its residents. In 1712, a dispute over the house resulted in the deaths of both participants.

Today, the house is lived in and owned by the Richards family. You can visit the Grade I-listed hall from May until September. Tickets cost £8.50. Regular events are also held in the hall. For more information, visit: gawsworthhall.com.

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5.48 km

Gawsworth Hall

Highlight • Monument

Gawsworth Hall is a timber-framed house dating to the 14th century. The beautiful black and white house was once home to Mary Fitton, thought to be Shakespeare's 'Dark Lady', and playwright Samuel 'Maggoty' Johnson.

The house didn't always bring good luck to its residents. In 1712, a dispute over the house resulted in the deaths of both participants.

Today, the house is lived in and owned by the Richards family. You can visit the Grade I-listed hall from May until September Tickets cost £8.50. Regular events are also held in the hall. For more information, visit: gawsworthhall.com.

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5.67 km

St James' Church, Gawsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

St James’ is a pretty parish church nestling among trees by a tranquil pond. The church was built in the 15th and 16th centuries out of yellow and red sandstone. St James’ is Grade I-listed and is right next to another equally treasured landmark, Gawsworth Hall, making it a worthy stop on any hike.

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