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North West England

Canal Lock System – View of Goyt Viaduct loop from Bosley

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Canal Lock System – View of Goyt Viaduct loop from Bosley

Moderate

5.0

(2)

9

hikers

Canal Lock System – View of Goyt Viaduct loop from Bosley

02:47

10.2km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.55 km

Sheep Pasture

Highlight • Natural

2

4.63 km

St Michael's Church, North Rode

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice seat for a rest just on the far side of the door.

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3

5.01 km

Highland cow near Gawsworth and North Rode

Highlight • Natural

6.20 km

Big Dogbottom Wood

Forest

5

6.53 km

Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • River

Very nice ride, bit muddy in places, but passable

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6

8.11 km

Canal Lock System

Highlight • River

not to steep and hard surface with locks from 1 to 12 with various distances between pounds then either on to Macclesfield or onto Congleton depending which way you running

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7

8.44 km

View of Goyt Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Worth a stop on the bench to take in the views esp the viaduct in the distance

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8

8.45 km

Macclesfield Canal Dane Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

9

8.62 km

Public Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very muddy diluting winter season but doable on either gravel or mtb bike. Fun guaranteed. All you need to add is a bit of drive and eagerness 😉

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

1.29 km

586 m

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.98 km

1.36 km

646 m

< 100 m

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