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Macclesfield Canal Towpath – Bailey's Trading Post loop from Middlewood

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Macclesfield Canal Towpath – Bailey's Trading Post loop from Middlewood

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Macclesfield Canal Towpath – Bailey's Trading Post loop from Middlewood

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5.45km

80m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.40 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Moorings

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Here on the Macclesfield Canal, just before Bollinhurt Brook, is a beautiful stretch of towpath, a bridge, and many mooring points filled with barges. The canal side here is pretty …

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2.24 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely spot to stop for refreshments at the little cafe.

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2.66 km

Bailey's Trading Post

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop that is half way on your walk. They do lovely cakes and hot chocolate.

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2.83 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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5.45 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.78 km

772 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Macclesfield Canal Towpath – Bailey's Trading Post loop from Middlewood

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Moorings

Macclesfield Canal Towpath

Bailey's Trading Post

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

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