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Bosley–Marton Junction – Canal Lock System loop from Bosley

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North West England

Bosley–Marton Junction – Canal Lock System loop from Bosley

Moderate

3

runners

Bosley–Marton Junction – Canal Lock System loop from Bosley

00:51

7.92km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.76 km

Bosley–Marton Junction

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good evenish first section and gentle up hill second bit

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2

3.60 km

Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • River

Very nice ride, bit muddy in places, but passable

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3

5.18 km

Canal Lock System

Highlight • River

not to steep and hard surface with locks from 1 to 12 with various distances between pounds then either on to Macclesfield or onto Congleton depending which way you running

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4

5.33 km

The stretch beyond the last lock pound.

Highlight • Trail

after descending the flight from Macclesfield it leads you over an aqueduct with turn offs here or keep going to next bridge and go over it towards the cloud , …

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5

5.52 km

View of Goyt Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Worth a stop on the bench to take in the views esp the viaduct in the distance

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6

5.53 km

Macclesfield Canal Dane Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

7

5.70 km

Public Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very muddy diluting winter season but doable on either gravel or mtb bike. Fun guaranteed. All you need to add is a bit of drive and eagerness 😉

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8

7.51 km

View of the Cheshire Plain

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B

7.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.72 km

2.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

2.11 km

831 m

735 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 19 October

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95 %

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