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Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Aqueduct loop from Mossley

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Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Aqueduct loop from Mossley

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Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Aqueduct loop from Mossley

03:43

51.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.4 km for 59 m

After 35.5 km for 153 m

After 39.9 km for 125 m

After 44.5 km for 377 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.6 km

Ashton Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ashton Canal is kept nice and tidy. There are a few pot holes that need avoiding but the scenery is quite pleasant. Most of the architecture is restored Victorian.

Tip by

18.0 km

Reddish Vale Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

Reddish Vale Country Park is a parkland that is home to many rare flowers and wildlife. With lots of great gravel trails, it’s a lovely place to explore on two wheels.

Tip by

24.9 km

This cracking gravel trail takes you through some pretty countryside between Stockport and Marple. With horses in the fields and a sense of tranquility pervading, it may feel like you’re a long way from the urban landscape.

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30.9 km

Stone Bridge Over Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is a scenic gravel ride along the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Marple, a peaceful suburb of Manchester. Just a short distance from the bustling city, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing walk in nature.

Tip by

31.8 km

Marple Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful views all round, some good trails below.

Tip by

40.0 km

Dunkirk Wood

Forest

42.4 km

Wega Bridge

Highlight • River

Be careful you don't get your tyre down the gap when going over the bridge.

Tip by

42.9 km

Portland Basin

Highlight • Settlement

Like many of Manchester's former industrial sites, Portland Basin has been turned into a nice residential area, complete with good cafe options. Well worth a stop off.

Tip by

42.9 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Bridge

lovely place

Tip by

51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

11.4 km

9.42 km

9.29 km

5.20 km

3.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

14.2 km

10.6 km

4.11 km

2.57 km

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Midshires Way Bridleway – Marple Aqueduct loop from Mossley

Ashton Canal

Reddish Vale Viaduct