Walk Shutlingsloe by Macclesfield forest – Peak District, England

Dog friendly walk to the summit of Shutlingsloe in the Peak District National Park. Very quiet walk with beautiful views on the English countryside.

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Shutlingsloe walk Information:

  • Distance: 12km
  • Duration: 3h30
  • Ascent: 352 m
  • Level: Medium
  • Car park: Free parking on the left od the Nabbs Road, just after The Crag Inn pub, Wildboarclough, SK11 0BD.
  • Toilets, food truck and picnic tables at Macclesfield forest car park (half distance of the walk). 
  • Dog friendly: Yes however dogs should be on the lead when crossing fields with livestock.

At the end of August, we took the opportunity to visit our friends in Manchester to go hiking with them in the Peak District. It has been a long time since I wanted to do this hike, but we did not have time before as it is quite a long one. At beginning, the hike passes through several fields. The trail is fairly well signposted and visible. This hike is not very hard until you get to the Macclesfield Forest and the base of the Shutlingsloe summit. The climb to the summit is quite steep but short. At the top of the summit the view is beautiful and extends to Manchester.

Here are the steps to do this hike:

  • Take the trail that goes into the fields just before the parking of the Crag Inn pub. Follow the trail for a long time until you reach a road. Turn left and follow the road until you reach the main road. Take right, then continue until you reach a bridge. Just before the bridge take the path on the right towards Oakenclough;
  • Follow this trail for a while to cross the river, pass fields and arrive on a road. At the road level turn right, then right again at the intersection and continue until you reach Macclesfield Forest;
  • Once at the forest take the path towards Trentabank Visitor Centor. Pass the picnic area and take the path towards Shutlingsloe. Follow the path to the top of the summit;
  • At top of the summit take the opposite path that goes down. Follow it until you reach the road. Then take right to go back to the car.

Do you know this place in the Peak District? Have you ever done this hike?

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