Just to make you all aware:
The A523 has roadworks and closures, now South of Robin Lane. You should do a turn off at Bryons Lane and follow the road through Sutton (Past Ryles Arms) to the A54. However , looks like the A54 section that you need is open on 3rd July.
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/highways-and-roads/roadworks/roadworks-and-travel-disruption/
Leave the Car Park towards Gradbach Mill. Then over the river and ascend through Gradbach Wood, to The Roaches. Along The Roaches and past Doxey Pool. We descend through The Quarries towards the North point of Tittesworth Water. (Although we don't see it). We then Ascend to Pheasants Clough and along the road in a North Westerly direction and onto Clough Head. Descend Back Forest and through Lud's Church and finally back to Gradbach CP.
Please bring lunch and drinks.
No dogs please, as live stock in some fields.