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Shutlingsloe: The Cheshire Matterhorn

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Overview

A steady climb through Macclesfield Forest then a
relatively easy ascent to the summit of Shutlingsloe. A
steep descent into Wildboarclough, returning with
several ups and downs.

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96013 71258
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NS
what3words:
croutons.triangle.windmill
Start time:
10:30 am

Trentabank car park (Pay & Display) or free on-road parking possible nearby. Take Byrons Lane from A523 south of Maccesfield

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