The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station site now forms a car park and picnic site on the Middlewood Way

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June 14, 2022

Mountain biking

Shared cycle bridleway quite popular and busy with younger children, dogs and families

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Lyme Park loop

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This moderate 17.0-mile mountain biking loop in Lyme Park offers scenic views, historic landmarks, and diverse terrain.

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Middlewood Way – Bollington Labyrinth loop from Rose Hill Marple

32.9km

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bollington Labyrinth – Middlewood Way loop from Macclesfield

36.9km

02:16

190m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

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21 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Poynton-With-Worth, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Middlewood Way

The Cage, Lyme Park

The Lantern, Lyme Park

Blaze Hill Climb

Macclesfield Canal

Roman Lakes, Marple

The Bowstones

Mellor Mill Ruins

Sponds Hill Trig Point

Middlewood Way

Rocky Outcrop and Stream at South Lyme Park

View of Manchester City Centre from Brickworks

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

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Lyme Park loop

#2.

Middlewood Way – Bollington Labyrinth loop from Rose Hill Marple

#3.

Bollington Labyrinth – Middlewood Way loop from Macclesfield

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