The Cloud

Enjoy sweeping views across the Cheshire Plain on this short but rewarding walk. Starting from Timbersbrook Car Park, take on the 136-step climb for a quick workout and stunning vistas. Perfect for a post-work summer picnic or a crisp winter stroll, with flat rocks at the summit for a scenic rest.

From the car park, follow the path to Tunstall Lane. You can either tackle the steep steps or take a gentler slope via the Gritstone Trail—both routes meet further up. As you ascend, the woodland opens into moorland with bilberries, bracken, and expansive southern views.

Watch for mountain bikes in shared areas and continue to the stile, where two main paths lead to the summit. The left path circles the hill with scenic views, while the direct route takes you through woodland and heather to the trig point and toposcope.

Explore multiple paths at the top and choose your preferred route back down.

Start the walk from Timbersbrook picnic site, located on Weathercock Lane in Timbersbrook, to the east of Congleton and signposted off the A54 Buxton Road. The postcode for Timbersbrook carpark for satnav is CW12 3PP, OS grid reference SJ 895 627.

There are no facilities along the route, but there is a Public House Coach and Horses not too far away, visit www.coachandhorses.net

Terrain: Rough paths, steps, rocky outcrops
Barriers: Squeeze stiles plus 2 step-over stiles