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Railway Bridge – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

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Railway Bridge – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

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4.0

(1)

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Railway Bridge – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

02:07

31.8km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 216 m

After 15.7 km for 72 m

After 31.3 km for 56 m

After 31.4 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.94 km

Byrons Wood

Forest

4.99 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a turn bridge with the option of leaving the canal and across the road up towards the hills
or carry on towards Macclesfield

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9.95 km

Macclesfield Canal Dane Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

15.7 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

very scenic route, but not the best surface for riding.

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31.4 km

Macclesfield Town Centre Market

Highlight • Rest Area

Very busy town centre, with an artisan market on Sundays.

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31.7 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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31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

9.09 km

1.17 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.21 km

4.20 km

4.14 km

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

21°C

15°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Railway Bridge – 108 Steps, Macclesfield loop from Macclesfield

Railway Bridge

Macclesfield Canal Dane Aqueduct

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Macclesfield Town Centre Market

108 Steps, Macclesfield

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