Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from St Thomas' Church

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from St Thomas' Church

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Village loop from St Thomas' Church

02:58

48.7km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.87 km

Mottram St Andrew Crossroads and Rest Area

Highlight • Settlement

Nice little crossroads with benches under the tree. Good spot to take a breather or have a snack.

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12.1 km

River Bollin

Lake

20.4 km

Spath Lane – Eastern Link Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

High quality yet well secluded path following the link road

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29.0 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

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31.4 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

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31.9 km

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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38.0 km

Waterside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for a stop if you're cycling down the canal. A small amount of outside seating, but it's nice to take away and sit on the canalside.

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39.3 km

Bollington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A small, bustling town on the edge of the Peak District, with numerous independent cafés, shops and pubs. During the Industrial Revolution, Bollington was a centre for cotton mills, quarries …

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44.0 km

Macclesfield Market Square and St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Macclesfield is a vibrant town nestling within Cheshire countryside. The town was once famous for its thriving silk industry. These days, Macclesfield boasts a weekly artisanal market, independent shops, cafes, …

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