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Astbury Mere and the Macclesfield Canal

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Overview

From the car park at Astbury Mere we walk to the roving bridge over the Macclesfield Canal.

We continue along the canal and then circle round towards the late medieval church at Astbury before making our way back to Astbury Mere.

Sunday, 3 March 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 73788 55922
Nearest postcode:
CW1 5TW
what3words:
push.villa.ridge
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Public car park, Waterloo Road, Haslington Car Share is £1.50

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 84600 62701
Nearest postcode:
CW12 4AW
what3words:
owls.button.inspector
Start time:
10:15 am

Astbury Mere Car park. Pay and Display £1.50.

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