Routes

NB--All routes are regularly used by cyclists but this does not necessarily mean a Right of Way exists. Please take care when meeting other route users particularly pedestrians and equestrians.

 

 

Middlewood Way (Rosehill Marple) to Chadkirk Chapel

(At present this is not a circular route, but if we have success with the Sustrans Connect2 proposal to put a Bridge over the River Goyt at Chadkirk, then it will become an attractive circular route).

 

From the Middlewood Way continue ahead to cross Stockport Rd. It is probably best use the Pedestrian Crossing and then enter Dale Rd. Continue down Dale Rd. to 1st Right, Bowden Lane, then 2nd Left into Norbury Drive.

Follow this, crossing Marple Hall Drive into Oakdene Rd. Turn Right into Grosvenor Rd down to the road beside the Peak Forest Canal. This road was once a railway linking the canal to Manchester before the flight of Locks was completed. (Turning right here will take you towards Marple Memorial Park.)

Turn Left here or on the canal Tow Path and it will lead you to the Aqueduct over the River Goyt. Follow the Tow Path until you reach the tunnel and climb the slope to the top. (Just beyond this point and staying on the upper track you will come to a farm cafe) After a few yards from the top of the tunnel you have a choice, one way requires you to carry your bike down a flight of steep steps, the other will take you to an industrial and residential area and then down a steep road to Chadkirk Chapel.

 

Steps Way:- After going over the tunnel fork left through an archway and back onto the Tow Path. Follow this until you come to a narrow flight of steps and carry your bike down to the road below. Turn left taking care on this steep hill.

It is usually open at weekends and serves tea and biscuits.

 

Road Way:- Continue on the upper track past the farm cafe and onwards through the paper mill - caution heavy lorries moving here. Turn left down St. Chad's Rd, left again onto Beech Lane and left once more onto Chadkirk Rd. Take care as this road is steep. You will pass St. Chad's Well on the right just before you go over a bridge, then the Chapel is on the left shortly afterwards, the entry being beyond the Chapel.

 

Return to Rosehill by the same route.

 

See our Places to Visit page.

 

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