Macclesfield Forest is a working forest located in the east of Cheshire close to Macclesfield and Langley and Wildboarclough Villages and a short 30 min drive from Alderley Edge.
It is a great facility providing endless walking routes and some great Mountain Biking and Horse Riding tracks
The two highest points in Cheshire are very close by, Shining Tor the highest at 559 metres can be seen from many areas of the forest and Shutlingsloe at 509 metres high overlooks the forest and is a great walk with stunning views.
There many walks of varying difficulty and length that can be accessed from various points in the Forest. Trail information can be found on the website but here are a couple to start you off
Macclesfield Forest Walk – Number 1
Macclesfield Forest Walk – Number 2
The peak of Shutlingsloe is known as the ‘Cheshire Matterhorn’ thanks to its shape and resemblance to the famous Matterhorn Mountain in Switzerland.
Cycling in and around the forest
There are great options for cyclists, both on and off road – below is a suggested ride but there are many more
