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Macclesfield Forest – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Macclesfield

Macclesfield Forest – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

Hard

4.3

(4)

7

riders

Macclesfield Forest – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Macclesfield

02:05

25.6km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 273 m for 56 m

After 16.6 km for 136 m

After 19.9 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

377 m

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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2

12.9 km

3

14.1 km

View of Two Reservoirs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic views over two reservoirs

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4

14.2 km

Magnificent view of the reservoirs and the start point for a stoney & loose downhill gravel track for bikes only.

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5

15.2 km

Macclesfield Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

16.5 km

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

7

16.8 km

Great are to go for a hike, run or ride. Punchy climbs but beautiful scenery. Highly reccomendable.

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8

17.3 km

Bottoms Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

9

17.4 km

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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B

25.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

7.95 km

823 m

663 m

157 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

8.24 km

3.84 km

3.15 km

1.04 km

610 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 9 September

17°C

7°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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