Walks for Women+: Higher Poynton Circular

A classic Cheshire lowland circular walk which loops around the Middlewood Way and back along the Macclesfield Canal

Welcome to Freshwalks. This Walks for Women+ event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and women in business are welcome to join us for some invigorating networking in the great outdoors. This monthly series offers a perfect entry level option and is ideal for those with busy diaries. Feel free to come alone – most Freshwalkers do – and you’ll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

The Middlewood Way follows the line of the former Macclesfield, Bollington and Marple Railway through picturesque Cheshire countryside andbetween historic mill towns.

Our route begins at Nelson’s Pit Visitor Centre car park and heads north along the Middlewood Way passing the train station less than 1km in. We head underneath the A6 looping back on ourselves at High Lane to follow the Macclesfield Canal back to our starting point. A simple and pleasurable countryside stroll, mostly on good, flat surfaces.

Route: Higher Poynton – Middlewood Way – Middlewood station – High Lane – Macclesfield Canal – Higher Poynton

Distance: 8km

Grade: Easy (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 162m / Total ascent: 63m