Sutton Reservoir – Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal loop from Gawsworth

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Sutton Reservoir – Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal loop from Gawsworth

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Sutton Reservoir – Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal loop from Gawsworth

00:55

8.43km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.63 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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1.91 km

Winter View of the River Near Macclesfield

Highlight • River

4.56 km

Sutton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

4.63 km

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

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Lovely serene views looking west over the reservoir mean great sunset photo opportunities if you time it right.

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4.66 km

Steep Climb on Country Lane

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a short but steep climb up get out of that saddle and pump it

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5.33 km

Sharp Downhill Turn at Rural Road Fork

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a very sharp down hill turn and road surface is not good ,other way round get ready to climb even further.

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5.63 km

Railway Bridge

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a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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7.09 km

Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal

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This is the only remaining manually operated swing bridge on the Macclesfield Canal. The others have either been dismantled or are left open. After some earlier improvement work, it was …

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8.06 km

Wooden Bridge on the Old Peat Tramway

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8.43 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

2.67 km

164 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.12 km

1.76 km

1.16 km

911 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Sutton Reservoir – Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal loop from Gawsworth

Winter View of the River Near Macclesfield

Sutton Reservoir

Sunset View of Sutton Reservoir

Steep Climb on Country Lane

Sharp Downhill Turn at Rural Road Fork

Railway Bridge

Bridge 47, Macclesfield Canal

Wooden Bridge on the Old Peat Tramway

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