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SaveMacclesfield trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking and Trail Running. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Macclesfield Forest, Goyt Valley and Kerridge.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 2
- 8
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jul 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 16
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,365 ft
- Total Vertical
- 868 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,752 ft
- Reports
- 63
- Photos
- 5
- Completed Counter
- 3,057
Sub Regions
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Goyt Valley
- 1
- 3
- 1
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Kerridge
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Macclesfield Forest
- 1
- 5
Popular Macclesfield Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 2,260 ft • 0 ft • 230 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,417 ft • 0 ft • 226 •
Popular red difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 58 ft • 210 •
Danebower Hollow is a bridleway that traverses the Whetstone Ridge and links the A537 to the A54
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 209 •
Moderately popular red difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 236 ft • 150 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 236 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 2,546 ft • 0 ft • 97 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 1,585 ft • 251 ft • 61 •
Rocky at the top, majority of path cobble stone, quite steep.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 2,257 ft • 0 ft • 17 •
Old Broken Road, No longer used for Cars, Ruts, Large Rocks, Quite Steep, Rough Terrain, Some Small Drops
Photos of Macclesfield Mountain Bike
Videos of Macclesfield Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Stump Fu$$er | Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:43am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 27, 2026 | Dry | ALC68 | ||
| Oven Lane | Jul 20, 2025 @ 12:57pm Jul 20, 2025 | Wet | Spoonmeister | ||
| Cumberland Clough | Jul 20, 2025 @ 12:57pm Jul 20, 2025 | Wet | Spoonmeister | ||
| Charity Lane | May 2, 2025 @ 2:42pm May 2, 2025 | Very Dry | SF1212 | ||
| Hoo Moor (Bridleway) | Apr 1, 2025 @ 2:11pm Apr 1, 2025 | Dry | samanthabeans | ||
| Roach End DH | Dec 30, 2024 @ 10:23am Dec 30, 2024 | Variable | AndyRoss | ||
| Forest Bridleway | Jul 19, 2024 @ 11:06pm Jul 19, 2024 | Dry | SteveMc60 | ||
| Macc Forest DH Main Line | Jun 16, 2024 @ 6:54am Jun 16, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | meeseek | ||
| Danebower Hollow (Bridleway) | Jan 27, 2024 @ 2:06am Jan 27, 2024 | Variable | Gary026 | ||
| Forest Bridleway | Sep 3, 2023 @ 2:26am Sep 3, 2023 | Ideal | SimonHardwick2020 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| paulcosk3 | wishlist | trail | activity #105731043 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 12:39am Oct 12, 2026 |
| PeakAndDash | wishlist | trail | activity #104821918 and 1 more | Sep 28, 2026 @ 10:36pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| PeakAndDash | wishlist | trail | activity #104821692 and 2 more | Sep 28, 2026 @ 10:27pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| AlexDvKAvL | wishlist | trail | activity #104559217 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 9:12am Sep 25, 2026 |
| allmountainride | add | trail | activity #102290017 and 1 more | Aug 25, 2026 @ 5:47am Aug 25, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k58 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge44 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k58 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge45 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Street Pumptrack | skill park | Macclesfield |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 16 | 12 miles | 3,366 ft | 7 miles | 869 ft | #7,222 | #253 | 4 | 63 | 8,998 | ||
| E-Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 2,726 ft | 7 miles | 860 ft | #4,658 | #173 | 1 | 62 | 1,338 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 9 miles | 1,509 ft | 4 miles | 860 ft | #5,077 | #257 | 13 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 315 ft | 3,661 ft | 318 ft | #5,073 | #255 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 10 | 9 miles | 2,119 ft | 5 miles | 860 ft | #1,595 | #82 | 10 | ||||
| Hike | 10 | 10 miles | 2,254 ft | 6 miles | 860 ft | #8,269 | #235 | 62 | 1,046 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 9 miles | 1,965 ft | 5 miles | 860 ft | #8,067 | #237 | 60 | 195 | |||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 2 miles | 223 ft | 1 mile | 837 ft | 2 | 2 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2,257 ft | 285 ft | 1,736 ft | 289 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Macclesfield?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Macclesfield are:
- Oven Lane (4.1/5)
- Macc Forest DH Main Line (4.1/5)
- Danebower Hollow (Bridleway) (4.1/5)
- Cumberland Clough (4/5)
- Stump Fu$$er (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Macclesfield?
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What is the longest trail in Macclesfield?
The longest trail in Macclesfield is Danebower Hollow (Bridleway) at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Macclesfield?
The best hiking trails in Macclesfield are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Macclesfield?
The best trail running trails in Macclesfield are:
- Saddlers Way
- Hoo Moor (Bridleway)
- Danebower Hollow (Bridleway)
- Cumberland Clough
- Bank Lane (Bridleway)
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How many trails are in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield has a total of 16 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Macclesfield to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Macclesfield?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Macclesfield is Saddlers Way with 251 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Macclesfield?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Macclesfield is Cumberland Clough with 487 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Macclesfield?
The following bike services are available in Macclesfield:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Guides & Tours (2)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Macclesfield?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Macclesfield is Saddlers Way with an average grade of 15.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Macclesfield?
The overall region status for Macclesfield is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 12
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Can I ride an ebike in Macclesfield?
Yes, Macclesfield supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Macclesfield that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Macclesfield?
The highest summit in Macclesfield is Shining Tor at 1,824 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Macclesfield?
The most popular Strava segments in Macclesfield are:
- Gate to stone barn climb (7,281 athletes)
- gate to gate (6,802 athletes)
- Up Through the Forest (6,380 athletes)
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Macclesfield?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Macclesfield: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Macclesfield.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Macclesfield?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Macclesfield are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Macclesfield?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Macclesfield are:
- Danebower Hollow (Bridleway) (4.4/5)
- Hoo Moor (Bridleway) (0/5)
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