Macclesfield Riverside Park

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Overview

The walk leader is Julia Mansfield, if you have any questions about the walk please contact Julia on Tel. 07836 671439.

A short walk from Macclesfield railway station to the Riverside Park, returning through West Park.

Optional lunch at Waters Green Tavern, all food is homemade by Landlord and former chef, Brian. Plus top quality beers!

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: 91.4m / 300ft
Type:: circular

If you are staying for lunch, please take a look at the menu in the photo and let me know your choices by text or in person at coffee break on the day.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 91933 73629
Nearest postcode:: SK11 6LF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Macclesfield Railway Station frontage. Please note there are no trains stopping at Macclesfield station between 2nd and 22nd August due to scheduled maintenance work.

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