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Greater Manchester

Macclesfield Canal – Lyme Hall & Park loop from Woodsmoor

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Macclesfield Canal – Lyme Hall & Park loop from Woodsmoor

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Macclesfield Canal – Lyme Hall & Park loop from Woodsmoor

01:30

24.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 54 m for 18 m

After 23.9 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.03 km

Middlewood Way High Lane Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice surface to ride on & not too busy.

Tip by

2

7.64 km

Horse Shoe Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great food and lovely beer garden just off the canal

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3

7.77 km

Macclesfield Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Macclesfield Canal runs for about 26 miles (42 km) between Marple and Hardings Wood Junction, linking the Peak Forest Canal with the Trent and Mersey Canal. You can follow …

Tip by

8.04 km

Hartley Woods

Forest

5

12.0 km

Lyme Hall & Park

Highlight • Lake

Lyme Hall & Park is an enchanting blend of history and nature. The stately mansion, dating back to the 16th century, offers a glimpse into the past with its opulent …

Tip by

6

12.2 km

Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

good place for a visit also plenty of runs out of here eg parkrun

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B

24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

6.01 km

5.38 km

1.92 km

1.36 km

309 m

199 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

4.04 km

824 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 6 November

11°C

7°C

37 %

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