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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Congleton

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Congleton

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Congleton

01:25

17.3km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.65 km for 258 m

After 13.7 km for 183 m

After 16.5 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.40 km

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cloud is a prominent hill on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. One of the highest points for miles around, the summit affords wonderful views over Congleton, Macclesfield, Holmes Chapel, and Greater …

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10.2 km

The Cloud Summit and Trails

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tracks for bike's are dedicated and marked. Other tracks are footpaths. Bike access is only legal if you are a part of CMTB, who are the licence holders and upkeepers …

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10.7 km

View from The Cloud

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.8 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

Makes a good junction to go different ways out into Macclesfield or down to congleton and beyond

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13.9 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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14.8 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice off road route which forms part of the National Cycle Route 55. Mainly a good surface to ride on, but some sections are a little rough for road bikes

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14.9 km

View of Sunrise Over Frosty Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

Congleton Park

Highlight • Cafe

lovely park, beautiful flower beds & a nice cafe to sit & relax.

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

3.50 km

2.45 km

2.30 km

1.07 km

268 m

Surfaces

7.28 km

4.63 km

1.63 km

1.34 km

1.30 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 19 June

21°C

13°C

0 %

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The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Biddulph Valley Way loop from Congleton

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud)

The Cloud Summit and Trails

View from The Cloud

Biddulph Valley Way

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Biddulph Valley Way

View of Sunrise Over Frosty Landscape

Congleton Park

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