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Slow Ways linking Biddulph and Congleton, Danebridge, Kidsgrove, Leek, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent
England / Staffordshire / Biddulph
Biddulph’s six Slow Ways are 58% checked
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Walk to Biddulph from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Biddulph—Danebridge
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Biddan one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 345m | Descent 312m | ||
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Biddulph—Leek
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Bidlee one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 327m | Descent 305m | |
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Biddulph—Leek
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Bidlee two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
Biddulph—Leek
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Bidlee three |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 304m | Descent 332m | ||
Biddulph—Leek
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Bidlee four |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Biddulph—Macclesfield
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Bidmac one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 275m | Descent 317m | ||
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Biddulph—Macclesfield
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Bidmac two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 25km/15mi | Ascent 276m | Descent 318m | ||
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Biddulph—Macclesfield
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Bidmac three |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 29km/18mi | Ascent 668m | Descent 627m | ||
Congleton—Biddulph
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Conbid one |
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5 X |
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Double check | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 173m | Descent 85m | |
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Congleton—Biddulph
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Conbid two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 404m | Descent 322m | ||
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Kidsgrove—Biddulph
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Kidbid one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 138m | Descent 184m | |
Kidsgrove—Biddulph
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Kidbid two |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 155m | Descent 112m | ||
Kidsgrove—Biddulph
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Kidbid three |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Stoke-on-Trent—Biddulph
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Stobid one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 14km/8mi | Ascent 149m | Descent 205m | ||
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Stoke-on-Trent—Biddulph
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Stobid two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 15km/10mi | Ascent 163m | Descent 109m |
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Collective progress
55% of Biddulph’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Biddulph’s Slow Ways
4 people have pledged to walk and review a route
5 people have surveyed a route in Biddulph
107km out of 214km have been walked and reviewed
193km of reviews have been shared in Biddulph
Latest Updates
I would love to give this route a five star rating but there is a section between the path through the gate and Birchenwood where I had real difficulties. Also, the route became less clear at this point. I think this route is okay but just be aware of the section with the stiles....
Intrepid Rabbit
RGW added Stobid two, a new walk from Stoke-on-Trent to Biddulph
Walk this routeIt's not far from the meeting place in Biddulph to the old railway track, leading to Stoke, popular with dogwalkers and cyclists as well as fellow walkers. The route across the fields is pleasant and it eventually leads to Birchenwood Country Park where you join another old railway line....
David Sanderson
A short walk from the bus station start point in Biddulph took us to a former railway line cycle track route to Brindley Ford, which was very pleasant and had benches and a picnic table along it. By the time we arrived at the next railway line cycle track we needed torches. Unfortunately, in the dark, we took the wrong footpath for KidBid Two at Valentine Road (and thus unintendedly created KidBid Three), so we revisited this end on a subsequent day....
Mary Oz
One part of the route the footpath disappears but if an off road wheelchair would be fine. Can be cycled....
Tom
Not a route suitable to all, only suitable for walkers perhaps in summer and in winter a difficult walk....
Tom
1 Route should be easy to follow: Some of the plotting was vague to put it mildly and as a consequence we found ourselves deciding which footpath to take rather than letting the plotting guide us. 2 A Slow Way is not a tour: Faced with a 13km walk, it's a bit grieving to be able to see a 300m section of pavement which will take you to the same place that the plotted route will take you to in 1500m....
David Sanderson
The route out of Leek is along an old railway which makes for a dry, raised, enjoyable and relaxing walk to the cafe of the railway at Rudyard Lake. The route leaves at the station for a short walk along the pavement of Rudyard Road....
David Sanderson
It's not far from the meeting place in Biddulph to the old railway track, leading to Stoke, popular with dogwalkers and cyclists as well as fellow walkers. The route across the fields is pleasant and it eventually leads to Birchenwood Country Park where you join another old railway line....
David Sanderson
There were good views in the vicinity of the road crossing just east of Biddulph Moor (Top Road), including across to Mow Cop, and a bit later down into Biddulph....
Mary Oz
There were good views in the vicinity of the road crossing just east of Biddulph Moor (Top Road), including across to Mow Cop, and a bit later down into Biddulph....
Mary Oz
A short walk from the bus station start point in Biddulph took us to a former railway line cycle track route to Brindley Ford, which was very pleasant and had benches and a picnic table along it. By the time we arrived at the next railway line cycle track we needed torches....
Mary Oz
David Sanderson added Kidbid three, a new walk from Kidsgrove to Biddulph
Walk this routeHowever a key section of the route between Biddulph and Biddulph Moor is both obstructed and in poor condition with no easy diversion. Bidlee Three would be the preferable alternative...
Matthew Axford
However a key section of the route between Biddulph and Biddulph Moor is both obstructed and in poor condition with no easy diversion. Bidlee Three would be the preferable alternative...
Matthew Axford
A mix of urban road walking at each end with a mix of rural cross country in between, including a section adjacent to Rudyard Lake and a section along a disused railway line. Attractive vistas throughout...
Matthew Axford
Some parts of this route are on risky roads and poorly signposted. A couple of parts of the path are overgrown....
planroutematt
Matthew Axford added Kidbid two, a new walk from Kidsgrove to Biddulph
Walk this routeA number of sections on this walk were overgrown (looked like they hadn't been walked for a long time)....
Matthew Axford
Some navigation needed midway but otherwise a comfortable easy to follow route...
Matthew Axford
Matthew Axford added Conbid two, a new walk from Congleton to Biddulph
Walk this routeMuch of the route is easy to follow and well waymarked. However one key section is obstructed and potentially impassable in wet conditions. There are good viable alternative paths in the vicinity...
Matthew Axford
This route from Stoke Railway Station is walked mainly on streets through the city to Ford Green Hall, where the rest of the journey is on the cycle route to Biddulph. This is no problem for walkers though. It would be possible for a wheelchair user to travel the whole journey and the route from Ford Green Hall to Biddulph Bus Station is far more scenic than the first section (see photograph)....
WendyH
Slow Ways added Biddan one, a new walk from Biddulph to Danebridge
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bidmac one, a new walk from Biddulph to Macclesfield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bidmac two, a new walk from Biddulph to Macclesfield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bidmac three, a new walk from Biddulph to Macclesfield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Conbid one, a new walk from Congleton to Biddulph
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Kidbid one, a new walk from Kidsgrove to Biddulph
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stobid one, a new walk from Stoke-on-Trent to Biddulph
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Biddulph’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SJ8827457744
Lat / Lon
53.11676° / -2.17665°
Easting / Northing
388,274E / 357,744N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Biddulph's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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