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Kings and the Golf Course — 5.7 km Running Route

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Kings and the Golf Course is a 5.7 km (3.5 miles) loop in Macclesfield, England: gently rolling, with 65 m of climb, on mixed ground.

65 mAscent
Paved50%Paved
2/5Hilly
Kings and the Golf Course running route
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Location: Macclesfield, England

This engaging 5.7km route in Macclesfield offers a varied urban and greenspace experience, perfect for a convenient training run. Predominantly paved, it features an interesting traverse through the grounds of King's School, leading you into a refreshing section through woodlands. You'll then join Chelford Road before reaching the scenic golf course, where a dedicated path guides you.

With a modest 65m ascent and a gentle hilliness rating, this route provides enough undulation to test your legs without being overly demanding. It’s ideal for those seeking an accessible run that blends urban convenience with the pleasant surroundings of a golf course and light woodland, suitable for regular fitness maintenance or a swift, invigorating outing.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.7 km loop in Macclesfield, England with around 65 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?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 65 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (50%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (2)

StephenJan 2026
Shoe suggestion: Mud/Fell
RichardMar 2025
Shoe suggestion: Road

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