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Runs in and around Poynton
3 running routes in Poynton · 37 more nearby
The running in and around Poynton is mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet, covering anything from 5km to 11km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Bramhall and Hazel Grove are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Poynton
Higher Poynton Canal and Middlewood Way
Poynton-with-Worth, England
From Middlewood and following the Macclesfield Canal to Lyme View Marina before picking up Middlewood Way back to the start.
Lady Brook
Stockport, England
From Marple Junction moving via Doodfield Farm reaches Andrew Lane and back.
Lyme Park from Nelson's Pit
Poynton-With-Worth, England
From the Nelson Pit's Car park. Mostly solid tracks but a grassy section up and down to The Cage.
Runs around Poynton
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 37.
Lyme Park
Disley, England
Trails through the woods then up to the exposed viewpoint at the old hunting lodge.
The Cage
Disley, England
Along the pot-holed lane and into Lyme Park for a grassy climb up to The Cage (an old hunting lodge or watchtower).
Bollington Middlewood Way and Canal Loop
Bollington, England
From the viaduct along the Middlewood Way before returning via the canal.
River, Canal and Brook Loop
New Mills, Disley, England
An anticlockwise loop linking the Peak Forest Canal, River Goyt and Brookbottom hamlet.
Marple Middlewood Way 5
Stockport, England
Along the Ladybrook Valley Interest Trails from Bridge Lane to Chester Road.
Long Lane Loop
Bollington, England
This anticlockwise loop from Bollington offers a scenic mix of countryside trails and waterside paths.
Marple Canal 5
Stockport, England
Along the Macclesfield Canal from Marple Junction to Andrew Lane and back.
White Nancy Ridge Loop
Stockport, England
A relatively easy start to Waulkmill then a climb through the trees before the path continues on a mix of grassy and paved surfaces.
Roman Lakes
Stockport, England
Around Roman Lakes and Mellor and Townscliffe Golf Course starting from Linnet Clough Reservoir via Barlow Wood, Strines, and Brook Bottom…
Bollin Valley Out & Back (from Prestbury)
Macclesfield, England
This flat out-and-back run follows the Bollin Way between Prestbury and Macclesfield.
Prestbury Hilly Loop
Prestbury, England
This varied loop from offers a mix of trails and challenging climbs.
Bollin Valley & Golf Course
Prestbury, England
This loop with a flat, smooth run along the Bollin Valley Trail, and as you leave the valley, the route gradually climbs on well-maintained…
Stockport River 5
Stockport, England
Beginning on the river path behind Yew Street and following the River Mersey to Heaton Mersey Valley Golf Course and back.
Bredbury and The Goyt
Stockport, England
From Bredbury Hall and following the Midshires Way, then the Fred Perry Way along the River Goyt, and returning to the start point.
Tytherington and Kerridge
Bollington, England
Starting at a path off Tewkesbury Drive and following Middlewood Way to Tinker Clough, then heading across to Oak Lane, Clarke Lane and the…
Wilmslow and Quarry Bank
Wilmslow, England
A loop of Quarry Bank (National Trust) woods from The Carrs. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.
Tytherington Wood
Macclesfield, England
Around Tytherington Wood beginning at Dorchester Way heading along to the end of Riverside Park where it crosses the railway and then…
Reddish Vale
Stockport, England
Starting at Portwood and passing Brinnington Park and Reddish Vale Golf Course before making Around Reddish Vale fishing ponds before…
Styal and the Bollin
Styal, England
Parking in National Trust Quarry Bank or on road in Styal.
Hare Hill and The Edge
Macclesfield, England
A trail run with a good mix of terrain.
The Edge from Macclesfield
Macclesfield, Cheshire
A similar route to 'Hare Hill and The Edge' but this one avoids the restricted opening times at Hare Hill.
Woodley River and Canal Loop
Stockport, England
From Woodley and following the Peak Forest Canal to the 3rd footbridge before looping anti-clockwise past Woodley Sports Crown Green Bowls…
West Macc Trails
Macclesfield, England
A run around the western side of Macclesfield that links together a mix of local trails, field paths and quiet edges of town.
Peel Hall road 5
Manchester, England
A clockwise 5k loop around Peel Hall in Wythenshawe uses urban pavements along residential streets and busier roads.
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