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Macclesfield Canal – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

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North West England

Macclesfield Canal – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

Moderate

3

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Macclesfield Canal – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

02:15

8.44km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

769 m

Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Gets a bit narrow at start just after the bridge with a blind bend so take care ,canal towpath bit ragged in parts also water logged so take care in …

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3.20 km

Swan's Pool

Lake

3

7.03 km

Aroma Coffee & Sandwich Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Ideally situated at the end of the Middlewood way. Great coffee.

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4

7.10 km

108 Steps, Macclesfield

Highlight • Structure

The 108 Steps started life as a steep but functional stairway from Water’s Green to St Michael’s Church. However, over the years the steps have become an iconic landmark in …

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5

7.23 km

Macclesfield Market Square and St Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Macclesfield is a vibrant town nestling within Cheshire countryside. The town was once famous for its thriving silk industry. These days, Macclesfield boasts a weekly artisanal market, independent shops, cafes, …

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6

7.25 km

St Michael's Church, Macclesfield

Highlight • Religious Site

St Michael’s is a distinctive parish church in the heart of Macclesfield. Whilst the church has 13th-century origins, much of the exterior dates to an 1898 remodelling, including the perpendicular …

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7

7.79 km

Red Willow

Highlight • Pub

Excellent post ride refreshments here, a fine selection of Red Willow's beers and others

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8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.69 km

2.15 km

293 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

3.75 km

303 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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