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Ian Curtis Mural – SLS Creamery loop from St. Stephen's Chapel, Macclesfield Forest

Ian Curtis Mural – SLS Creamery loop from St. Stephen's Chapel, Macclesfield Forest

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Ian Curtis Mural – SLS Creamery loop from St. Stephen's Chapel, Macclesfield Forest

01:51

35.2km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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838 m

Ridgegate Reservoir

Lake

1.72 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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3.12 km

Hollinhey Wood

Forest

4.08 km

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Highlight • Climb

take it slow and steady as has some short but steep bits

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7.34 km

Ian Curtis Mural

Highlight • Monument

Amazing Mural of the late Joy Division singer.

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8.43 km

SLS Creamery

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee ☕, cakes 🎂 and sandwiches 🥪 including veggie and vegan options. Contactless payment accepted.

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16.0 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

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27.4 km

Hilly Billy Ice Cream at Blaze Farm

Highlight • Cafe

NOTE: Currently closed due to Coronavirus. However their ice cream is still available at various outlets.

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35.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

11.3 km

833 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

5.85 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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Ian Curtis Mural – SLS Creamery loop from St. Stephen's Chapel, Macclesfield Forest

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Start of the Climb Near Mottram St. Andrew

Ian Curtis Mural

SLS Creamery

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

Hilly Billy Ice Cream at Blaze Farm

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