Anybody know much about Macclesfield Forest?
I'm looking to visit Macc Forest in a couple of weeks, any good pointers on where to park, what the route option are, and which are the best bits?
I'm hoping to find some good XC with enough singletrack & downhill thumping fun thrown in to get the adrenaline flowing...
Cheers!
I'm hoping to find some good XC with enough singletrack & downhill thumping fun thrown in to get the adrenaline flowing...
Cheers!
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http://www.bikemaps.co.uk/macc_forest.htm
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Ma ... orest-Loop
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Have you ridden round there much? Any tips / best bits?
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What's the riding like round doncaster way? I've not really done much that side of the hills
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There are some good trails just before the forest too
And this is the exact spot where the arrow is
T he Borough of Macclesfield covers an area of 202 square miles (523 square kilometres) set in the northeast corner of Cheshire and has a population of 150,500 (mid 2005). The majority of the Borough (85%) is rural however there are several sizeable towns and over forty villages.
You didnt say anything about riding in the title lol :twisted:
Is the loop fairly well marked / signed, or do I need to get a map of the area to follow?
If you know your way to Macclesfield Forrest you will be aware of the Leathers Smithy pub just opposite. Follow the road along the resevoir all the way right to the top. once you reach the top you will see a gate to your right. Simply follow the path behind the gate and it will take you all the way down through macc forest. If you fancy going for a blast let me know and ill show you where it is and some of the local trails
The chap I'm riding with lives nearby (he's new to mountian biking - this will be his first proper job!) so, as long as he doesn't fall off too hard, might have to take you up on that offer in a few weeks!
The main loop is signposted if I remember, although I live here, I only infrequently do the Macc forest loop.
Its a great little run though, if a little on the short side.
I've also got my hands onto a map called "Grit & Gears II" which looks like it covers the forest, Teggs Nose, the pub and also goes right out to the Cat & Fiddle and alsorts!
I can't find it online aywhere (thought there is grit & gears 1 at http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ ... grit_gears ) but will keep looking, and let y'all know how it goes!
I've just compared the map on the chgeshire gov website with the 'grit & gears II" that my old dad has dug out, and it's pretty much bang on the same as you have describedm - taking in Ferriser,Nessit Hill, Ridgegate reservoir and Leather's Smithy Oub etc.
And ths sun as just come out!
I've just compared the map on the chgeshire gov website with the 'grit & gears II" that my old dad has dug out, and it's pretty much bang on the same as you have describedm - taking in Ferriser,Nessit Hill, Ridgegate reservoir and Leather's Smithy Oub etc.
And ths sun as just come out!
if you can get to a wh smiths and pick up the mbr ride guide its in there to its listing it as medium and 22.6 km or 14 miles..
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Would I go again? 100 percent yes. But not when it raining.
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PM DodgeT he has been a few times, we might be going over in the near future.
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