Cat and Fiddle Road from Macclesfield

Macclesfield, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

11 km
Distance: 445 m
Elevation gain: Easy
Difficulty: Paved
Surface

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Elevation profile

Total ascent: 445 m
Distance: 11 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a short but steep 445 m climb over 10.5 km.

10.5 km climb on Cat and Fiddle Road from Macclesfield, UK, gaining 445 m.

This route starts in Macclesfield at 138 m elevation and heads north through Hurdsfield at 1.1 km. The first significant climb begins at 0.6 km, lasting 5.5 km, gaining 294 m at an average gradient of 5.3% with a maximum of 8.8%. After a short descent from 6.1 to 7.7 km dropping 68 m, the second climb starts at 7.9 km, ascending 150 m over 2.6 km at 5.9% average and reaching a maximum gradient of 9.9%, topping out at 508 m at the finish near Walker Barn at 10.5 km. The route is predominantly on minor roads (68%) with some major roads (28%), all but a small amount (about 2%) paved. Main roads lack cycle lanes over 2.9 km, with 1.5 km of roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. Facilities near start include cafes like Caffè Nero and shops, a water point at 1.1 km, and toilets at 3.8 km. There is a 4 km stretch from 3.8 to 7.8 km without cafés, shops, or water, so refuel before then. At the finish, Peak View Cafe is nearby.

Highlights

Climb starts near Macclesfield at 0.6 km
Maximum gradient 9.9% at 8.7 km
Peak View Cafe near finish
Elevation gain 445 m in 10.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Walker Barn 4.6 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Hurdsfield climb	0.6 km	5.5 km	294 m	5.3 %	8.8 %	432 m
Macclesfield climb	7.9 km	2.6 km	150 m	5.9 %	9.9 %	508 m

High point 508 m at 10.5 km; low point 138 m.

Hurdsfield climb · starts at 0.6 km

5.5 km at 5.3% · 294 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Macclesfield climb · starts at 7.9 km

2.5 km at 5.9% · 150 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 68% minor road · 28% major road
Main roads: 2.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads: 1.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 70% climbing · 19% descending · 11% flat
Steep sections: 4.4 km over 5% · 1.7 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 9.8% at 8.7 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

0 kmEsso · petrol station · 210 m off route
0.2 kmCaffè Nero · café · on the route
0.3 kmPeak Cyclesport · bike shop · 190 m off route
0.4 kmCohens Chemist · pharmacy · 130 m off route
1.1 kmSwettenham Street Maintenance Yard Water Point · water point · 50 m off route
1.2 kmThe Co-operative Food · convenience store · on the route
3.8 kmToilets · on the route
9.6 kmPeak View Cafe · café · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

0.4 km — Macclesfield (station), 80 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

At the start

Caffè Nero · café · 40 m
Costa · café · 40 m
GAIL's · bakery · 50 m
Macclesfield · station · 240 m
The Castle Inn · pub · 100 m

At the finish

Peak View Cafe · café · 750 m

Practical information

Surface: Paved
Route shape: Point to point
Riding time: 45 min

Know before you go

2.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
1.5 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
4 km without café, shop or water between 3.8 and 7.8 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.