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Middlewood Way
Bollington · former railway
A former railway corridor for walking and cycling through the town and beyond.
Plan your visit
OutdoorsFree admissionDogs in selected areas
60–120 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a chosen local section, not the entire ten-mile route. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Public walking, cycling and riding trail on the former railway.
- Access & terrain
- Mostly level. The Macclesfield–Bollington section is hard surfaced; northern surfaces are weather-sensitive. Many bridge approaches use steps and some gates need a RADAR key.
- Dogs
- Keep dogs under close control or on a lead.
- Parking
- Free Adlington Road parking in Bollington; Nelson Pit parking in Higher Poynton is pay-and-display. Toilets at both.
- Public transport
- Bollington has onward bus connections from Macclesfield; choose a route access point before travelling.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Cheshire East — Middlewood Way ↗Cheshire East — route access ↗Bollington Town Council — travel ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Bollington
Use the canal and former railway for a walking circuit, with heritage and refreshments at Clarence Mill.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
Another discovery
Bollington Discovery Centre
Walk from the town centreClimb Clarence Road to the canal-side entrance at Clarence Mill. Check the volunteer opening days; the upper gallery has stairs.
Time for a pause
Café Waterside at Clarence Mill
Walk from the town centreA canal-side breakfast or lunch pause at Clarence Mill, listed by the Town Council beside the Discovery Centre area.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Bollington Discovery Centre — official information ↗Bollington Town Council — places to eat ↗A little closer
Look around
- Former railway corridor
- Shared walking trail
- Green embankments
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
