Walks and trails in the Stockport area

Improvements to Etherow Country Park

We're carrying out vegetation and tree work in Etherow Country Park for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The work will improve the safety of and clear access to the structures in the park, improve water quality, biodiversity and public enjoyment of the park.

There will be temporary footpath closures/diversions to make sure you're safe when you use the park. Make sure you follow safety signs and safety marshals whilst the work is being carried out.

Middlewood Way

Middlewood Way is a former railway linking Marple with Macclesfield and offers a variety of recreational opportunities:

walking
cycling
horse riding
bird watching
picnicking

For horse riders the Way offers a traffic-free ride from Marple to Bollington - along the specially constructed bridleway.

The Way is also open to cyclists and provides the ideal opportunity for a quiet and enjoyable family outing. Picnic sites are situated at various points along the trail and cycle hire is available from Grimshaw Lane, Bollington.

The Middlewood Way offers walkers an 11 mile route from Marple to Macclesfield. It also offers a number of alternative routes and circular walks via Macclesfield Canal and Ladybrook Valley.

For route information and maps go to the Long Distance Walkers Association.

GM Walking

Find walking routes in Greater Manchester on the GM Walking routes web page. You can filter walks by:

the facilities available
grade of the walk
transport options to get to the walking route

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Improvements to Etherow Country Park

Walks and trails in the Stockport area

Middlewood Way

GM Walking