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Macclesfield Forest - SHORT WALK

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Overview

This easy/moderate 5 mile walk starts from Trentabank car park at Macclesfield forest. We will walk via Forest Chapel and wend our way through the forest. Any queries 07736391108

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://ramblerseastcheshire.org.uk/blog/

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. You do not need to book a place on this walk. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 96159 71151
Nearest postcode:
SK11 0NS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Trentabank car park at Macclesfield forest. The car park costs £5.50 for 4 hours but there is plenty of roadside parking if you get there early enough.

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