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North West England

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Congleton

Mountain biking trails

North West England

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Congleton

Moderate

8

riders

The Cloud (Bosley Cloud) – Timbersbrook picnic site loop from Congleton

02:09

27.8km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 744 m for 86 m

After 4.46 km for 72 m

After 8.09 km for 257 m

After 12.9 km for 143 m

After 23.1 km for 72 m

After 27.0 km for 86 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

935 m

Congleton Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

2

1.08 km

Congleton Park

Highlight • Cafe

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

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3

8.34 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 …

Tip by

4

9.27 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 …

Tip by

5

13.0 km

Timbersbrook picnic site

Highlight • Structure

Timbersbrook Picnic Site is the ideal start and end point for a hill walk on Bosley Cloud. The parking is free and the setting is beautiful, while benches enable you …

Tip by

6

17.9 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

Tip by

18.3 km

Willocks Wood

Forest

8

18.7 km

Congleton Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bit of off road and down hill

Tip by

9

23.1 km

Macclesfield Canal Towpath and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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B

27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.20 km

3.52 km

2.54 km

2.05 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.67 km

2.32 km

1.67 km

1.25 km

457 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 5 October

18°C

12°C

62 %

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