Bollington Aqueduct
Poynton, S of Stockport
John Jackson
50 km
Summary
58Km cycling event starting from Poynton, S of Stockport.
Controls at
- Poynton
- Marton
- Poynton
- Plus 3 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A Macclesfield canal themed ride without using tow paths.
Starting from Poynton Church Hall where youll be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee.
The early part of the ride heads towards Bollington Aqueduct a unique grade 2 listed structure. It has a stone rather than an earth core and is unique on British canals. The rock core enables an impressive steep sided profile of 1:1.
At Gurnet the ride passes where canal pioneer James Brindley serverd his apprenticeship.
The Marton control at 31km has a choice two cafes. We then head back to Poynton. There will be a warm reception waiting for you at the finish along with hot drinks food.
Info Contols:- Bollington, Langley and Higher Poynton.
There is pay as you go parking at the start.
Poynton train station is less than 2km from the start.
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Starting from Poynton Church Hall where youll be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee.
The early part of the ride heads towards Bollington Aqueduct a unique grade 2 listed structure. It has a stone rather than an earth core and is unique on British canals. The rock core enables an impressive steep sided profile of 1:1.
At Gurnet the ride passes where canal pioneer James Brindley serverd his apprenticeship.
The Marton control at 31km has a choice two cafes. We then head back to Poynton. There will be a warm reception waiting for you at the finish along with hot drinks food.
Info Contols:- Bollington, Langley and Higher Poynton.
There is pay as you go parking at the start.
Poynton train station is less than 2km from the start.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 13:00 to finish by 18:48
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Distance: 50 km (58 km) in 5h48
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Starting from: Poynton, S of Stockport
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Closing Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2027
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Entries close at: 60 riders
Event Information
Speed:
10-30 km/h
Climb:
661m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
0.5
Event No:
27-1122
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants
