Bollington Village – Errwood Reservoir loop from Prestbury

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Bollington Village – Errwood Reservoir loop from Prestbury

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Bollington Village – Errwood Reservoir loop from Prestbury

03:41

51.2km

1,030m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.2 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.41 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 and coal mines. Many of the historic mills are still standing, now mostly converted to apartments.

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5.73 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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9.03 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 which tastes great. Will be back for more when open after lockdown.

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17.0 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.

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19.2 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 of two reservoirs built in the Goyt Valley, the other one being its neighbour Fernilee Reservoir.

There is a beautiful 5-mile (8 km) circular walk around Errwood reservoir with some amazing panoramic views and a lovely 3-mile (4.8 km) circular walk around Fernilee reservoir if you wanted to combine both.

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20.2 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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38.2 km

Rossendale Wood

Forest

40.3 km

Hollinhey Wood

Forest

41.0 km

Coalpit Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great little climb/downhill to access Macc Forest

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45.3 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, restaurants, museums, galleries, historic buildings, a beautiful canal, and much more. With a good choice of accommodation, it is a good choice for an overnight stay, too.

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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

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