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Hiking in Macclesfield Forest

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Macclesfield Forest vista looking towards Teggs Nose and the Cheshire plain

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.

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Access: Macclesfield Forest is situated to the east of Macclesfield. The Trentabank car park is accessed from the A523 via Langley. Postcode for satnav: SK11 0NS. A minibus-accessible pay and display car park is available.

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.

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Panorama from the peak of Shutlingsloe

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.

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Shutlingsloe

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

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Macc Forest Cycling Route
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