Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Poynton

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Poynton

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Poynton

03:12

43.7km

600m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.1 km for 196 m

After 37.9 km for 67 m

After 38.4 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.59 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station …

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6.57 km

Hartley Woods

Forest

11.1 km

Moss-Covered Stone Arch Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Very loose rock. All rocks fist sized or bigger. Flat and dented rim on gravel bike on 2/2 runs.

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20.4 km

Downhill Trail in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you follow this trail north with the wall on your left it undulates for a fair distance. Once through the gate, turn left (though there is also a bridleway …

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23.3 km

Hayfield Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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24.4 km

Coldwell Clough Descent

Highlight • Trail

Wow, hold onto your Foakleys coz this gets rowdy. My kind of descent fast not too narrow and not too rocky but with a couple of technical parts to keep you thinking.....Goldilocks.

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25.9 km

Snake Path from Hayfield

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tough climb up snake path, loose potato size rocks lots of loose gravel, traction an issue, but the view at the top makes it worth while

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28.2 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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28.6 km

Sett Valley Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Sett Valley Cafe is a brilliant little place to get delicious food, reviving coffee and a bit of rest on a bike ride. They use seasonal, fresh produce and cater …

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