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Bollington Middlewood Way and Canal Loop — 9.4 km Running Route

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Bollington Middlewood Way and Canal Loop is a 9.4 km (5.9 miles) loop in Bollington, England: flat, with 22 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

22 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Bollington Middlewood Way and Canal Loop running route
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Location: Bollington, England

Escape into the picturesque Cheshire countryside with this delightful 9.4km loop from Bollington. Starting near the impressive viaduct, you'll join the Middlewood Way, a smoothly paved former railway line, offering easy running with gentle gradients. The route then elegantly transitions to the tranquil towpath of the Macclesfield Canal, providing a charming waterside return journey with leafy views.

This flat and entirely paved route is perfect for convenient training runs, whether you're building endurance, working on speed, or simply enjoying a consistent stride. The absence of significant hills makes it ideal for those seeking a relaxed outing or recovering from a tougher session, all while soaking in the quiet beauty of the Bollington area.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.4 km loop in Bollington, England with around 22 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 22 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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