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West Macc Pathways 5 — 5.0 km Running Route

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West Macc Pathways 5 is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Macclesfield, Cheshire East: flat, with 26 m of climb, on paved ground.

26 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
1/5Hilly

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West Macc Pathways 5 running route
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Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Note that the section through the cricket ground is on private land and access is at the owner's discretion.

This Macclesfield loop offers a gently undulating 5k run, with around 25 metres of climbing spread throughout the circuit.

The route winds through residential streets and quiet lanes, with Upton Priory close by for much of the run. It's a straightforward circuit on paved surfaces, ideal for a steady effort.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Macclesfield, Cheshire East with around 26 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 5 metres of climb per kilometre, 26 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

RichardOct 2026

Nice 5k on quiet roads and paths

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