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Macclesfield Forest - Short Walk

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Overview

A walk around Macclesfield Forest. Park in the car park opposite Trentabank Reservoir. We walk up to Chapel House Farm, turn left, through the Forest, around Clough House, view of Tegg’s Nose on the right, down and around Bottoms Reservoir and Ridgegate Reservoir, and back to the start.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.6km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96151 71140
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park in the Pay and display car park opposite Trentabank Reservoir, or park on Standing Stone road (free)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE