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4,642 ft
Distance
382 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:12:02
Avg time
368 ft
Altitude change
914 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude max
914 ft
Altitude start
1,283 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
3,963 ft
Distance climb
587 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
Avg time
Forest Bridleway Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMacclesfield Forest
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll Year
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
This section is the main climb for most riding around Macclesfield Forest. It links Trentabank Road with Hacked Way Lane.
And is part of the Forest Circular via Forest Bridleway is a 7.1 kilometer loop trail located near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 189 rides
- Last: Jul 12, 2026
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(53.242330, -2.063850)
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Nearby Trails
- Saddlers Way 1 mile
- Charity Lane 1 mile
- Oven Lane 2 miles
- Forest Bridleway 2 miles
- Danebower Hollow (bridleway) 4 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Bridleway
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Where is Forest Bridleway located?
Forest Bridleway is located in Macclesfield Forest, Macclesfield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Macclesfield Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.24233, -2.06385.
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What is the elevation gain for Forest Bridleway?
Forest Bridleway has 382 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 914 ft to 1,290 ft.
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Is Forest Bridleway a point to point trail?
Forest Bridleway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Forest Bridleway?
Forest Bridleway is 4,642 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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