Macclesfield is perfectly placed to provide a base for exploring the Peak District, here’s a selection of routes from our archive that explore the surrounding area.
Sutton
2 miles from Macclesfield
Set off from the historic Sutton Hall and pass through the village of Sutton, with its war memorial and plaque to Charles Tunnicliffe, before heading towards the nearby reservoir and back again.
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Tegg's Nose
2 miles from Macclesfield
Start from the Leather's Smithy pub in Langley and head towards the heights of Tegg's Nose, taking in the Gritstone Trail and extensive views of the Cheshire Plain.
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North Rode and Gawsworth
4 miles from Macclesfield
The name of North Rode means 'clearing in the forest' - the Macclesfield Forest which was a royal hunting ground. We set off from Bosley Top Lock and pass by the quaint village of Gawsworth.
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Trentabank and Macclesfield Forest
4 miles from Macclesfield
This walk begins with a slightly steep climb, the reward for which is a breather at Forest Chapel, we head into Macclesfield Forest before winding downhill towards Ridgegate Reservoir.
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Wincle
6 miles from Macclesfield
Head towards the Staffordshire border for this Peak District walk that takes in sections of Gritstone Trail and the Dane Valley Way as well as following the River Dane for a short distance.
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Wildboarclough and Macclesfield Forest
6 miles from Macclesfield
Macclesfield is often used a base for those planning a walking trip in the western edge of the Peak District and one of the must-do walks is the one around Wildboarclough.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
