Macclesfield Forest Cycle Route

Area is macclesfield forest through to the goyt valley along the a54 and then descending cumberland clough.

Macclesfield forest cycle route. Roughly 40 road and 60 off road. Off road is for intermediate riders with experience of fast descents on rocky terrain. A few walk descriptions with maps are linked to below they can be combined with longer routes including wildboarclough village and. Cycle along the trent and mersey canal towpath that runs alongside the river dane or enjoy one of the many circular routes round one of the many towns and villages.

Macclesfield forest is a excellent place for outdoor activities including horse riding walking cycling fishing and bird watching including the peak district s largest heronry at trentabank reservoir. Take in the surroundings. During this route you ll certainly enjoy the forest. A route with something extra.

A 1 4 mile cycle route which takes you from the market town of macclesfield along b roads and country lanes out to the peak district and on a tour of the reservoirs and macclesfield forest. A great mountain bike route around macclesfield forest that is no push over some tough hill climbs and includes the notorious exhilarating descent down charity lane to forest chapel. Macclesfield cycle trails all our routes start and end in the town centre but as they are all circular you can join them at any stage you find convenient. To discover the best ways to enjoy macclesfield forest in cheshire see the activities page where you can find details on mountain biking and walks in the forest from a low level stroll to an uphill route where you can experience amazing views across the peak district and towards cheshire s highest point shining tor.

Route is for mtb s only. During this cycling route you ll pass a forest macclesfield forest. The route has some serious climbs and we would not recommend the route to the feint hearted but some of the views are fantastic along the route. For those into grit and gears the cheshire cycleway follows a 176 mile route through the mill village of bollington and over the heights to wildboarclough and macclesfield forest.

If you find its over all to soon then why not take on a second lap. There is little no chance you will be seeing cars along this route. The ride is a good taster of rocky peak district riding and includes some great descents. During this route you ll certainly enjoy the forest.

Macclesfield forest plus teggs nose. Macclesfield town council has introduced the macctivity initiative to encourage local people to move more and increase their physical activity each day. There is little no chance you will be seeing cars along this route. Hill ascents are relatively easy riding.

There are some tough climbs along this route but trained cyclist will probably be laughing at this. There are some tough climbs along this route but trained cyclist will probably be laughing at this. There are also several national cycle network routes in the area to get stuck into. This mountain bike route of 18 4 miles climbs through macc forest to the cat and fiddle pub before looping back through three shire heads.