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North West England

Greater Manchester

Mellor Cross

North West England

Greater Manchester

Mellor Cross

Highlight • Monument

Mellor Cross

Hiking

5.0

(111)

Mountain biking

4.9

(79)

Cycling

4.3

(6)

Gravel riding

5.0

(3)

Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

May 1, 2025

Hiking

The small sacred monument, known as the "Mellor Cross," located in a very prominent location here, commemorates the co-founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley. The search for traces takes …

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May 27, 2021

Hiking

Didn't expect to see this. This huge wooden cross marks the site where John Wesley preached. It stands on the only part of Mellor Moor that is actually moorland and is sccess land. The inscription says "Erected by the Marple and District Council of Churches. 27th March 1970."
It looks out over southern Stockport and beyond.

May 30, 2019

Mountain biking

Good photo spot along Route M1 from Roman Lakes

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Mellor Cross

4.1

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78

hikers

#1.

Mellor Cross – Fox Inn, Brookbottom loop from New Mills Central

8.29km

02:24

210m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.6

(21)

42

hikers

#2.

Mellor Cross – The Torrs Millennium Walkway loop from Marple

18.4km

05:14

410m

410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.6

(12)

43

hikers

#3.

Black Lane to Mellor Cross – Mellor Cross loop from Mellor Hall

7.06km

01:58

140m

140m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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