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Poynton-With-Worth

Middlewood Way – Errwood Reservoir loop from Poynton

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Poynton-With-Worth

Middlewood Way – Errwood Reservoir loop from Poynton

Hard

5.0

(2)

35

riders

Middlewood Way – Errwood Reservoir loop from Poynton

03:54

54.3km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.74 km

Old Higher Poynton Railway Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place for a picnic.

Tip by

2

4.32 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 …

Tip by

5.17 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

7.36 km

Blakehey Wood

Forest

5

18.2 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Mountain Pass

To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

Tip by

6

20.4 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

Tip by

7

21.9 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Highlight • Lake

A long, fast and straight downhill road down to the reservoir. Get ready on the brakes for the sharp left at the bottom!

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8

31.6 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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9

39.9 km

View of Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a lot of climbing on the way from Disley - but pace yourself and the view is worth it!

Tip by

10

44.5 km

Kickback Coffee Roastery

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving its own coffee roasted at the Old Brickworks. Not had a chance to sample any inside yet but did pick up a pouch on my way past …

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B

54.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

5.60 km

3.67 km

1.20 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

17.1 km

873 m

864 m

126 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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