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The 108 Steps
Macclesfield · Waters Green to Churchside
A historic stairway climbs from the lower town towards Churchside, revealing the steep terrain behind Macclesfield's market streets.
Plan your visit
This outdoor route involves a long flight of steps and is not step-free. The linked council heritage guide is a PDF.
OutdoorsFree admission
10–20 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for the steps and upper viewpoint. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- A public stepped street beside Sparrow Park on the town heritage trail.
- Access & terrain
- The route is a steep flight of steps; it does not offer a step-free ascent. Sparrow Park and Churchside provide an alternative upper viewpoint.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Public transport
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
The 108 Steps — visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Macclesfield
Combine the compact historic centre with the silk quarter. These links start from Macclesfield town centre.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
Another discovery
Silk Museum and Paradise Mill
Walk from the town centreWalk to Park Lane for the free museum galleries; book timed admission or a guided tour if adding Paradise Mill.
Time for a pause
Silk Museum café
Walk from the town centreA drinks, cake and snack pause on Park Lane during museum opening; it pairs naturally with the silk galleries.
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.
Silk Museum café — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- long stepped ascent
- upper and lower street levels
- historic buildings alongside the route
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
