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Macclesfield Cheshire Map

Traditional county: Cheshire · Unitary authority: Cheshire East · Region: North West

Explore Macclesfield, Cheshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Macclesfield map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Macclesfield, Cheshire

How to Use This Macclesfield, Cheshire Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceMacclesfield
Traditional CountyCheshire
Unitary AuthorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude53.260604
Longitude-2.125538
Place TypeTown

About Macclesfield

Macclesfield rises from the rolling foothills of the Pennines, where the landscape softens into a patchwork of gritstone and verdant pasture. It lies 2.8 miles south-south-west of Bollington (from Bollington: bearing 206°T, OS grid SJ 917 737), and is situated west-south-west of Higher Hurdsfield village. Once a global powerhouse of silk production, the industrial legacy of the place remains etched in the tall, red-brick chimneys that pierce the shifting Cheshire sky. The economy has transitioned from the clatter of looms to a vibrant hub of modern commerce and pharmaceuticals, yet the quiet flow of the nearby Shoresclough Brook still mirrors the persistent, industrious spirit of its heritage. The cultural character of Macclesfield finds a unique resonance in the preservation of its past, exemplified by the ancient stone cross shafts resting in West Park. Ian Curtis, the enigmatic voice of Joy Division, walked these same streets, his influence lingering in the creative pulse that defines the local arts scene today. Residents often gather in the bustling market square or seek a moment of stillness among the trees of the historic parkland, where the light filters through branches with a singular, autumnal clarity. Macclesfield Football Club maintains a fierce, enduring loyalty from its supporters, anchoring the social rhythms of the weekend. Beneath the gaze of Brunswick Hill, the people sustain a quiet pride that connects their contemporary lives to the enduring weight of the landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Step Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.1 mi, 102° ESE
  • Brunswick Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
  • Cinemac (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 206° SSW
  • Paradise Mill (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 174° S
  • Victoria Park (Park) — 0.4 mi, 088° E
  • West Park (Historic Park or Garden) — 0.4 mi, 296° WNW · 5 ha
  • Three Early Medieval Cross Shafts In West Park (Scheduled Monument) — 0.4 mi, 303° WNW
  • Shoresclough Brook (River) — 0.5 mi, 010° N
  • Mill Green (Park) — 0.6 mi, 158° SSE
  • Knight's Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.6 mi, 138° SE
  • Ryle's Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.7 mi, 189° S
  • Mill Dam (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.7 mi, 078° ENE
  • Bowl Barrow In Lavenham Close, Tytherington (Scheduled Monument) — 0.7 mi, 348° NNW
  • Shores Clough (Valley) — 1.0 mi, 047° NE
  • Wood's Cut (River) — 1.2 mi, 176° S
  • Standing Cross On Prestbury Road, 150M South East Of Lane End Crossroads (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 305° NW
  • Danes Moss Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.1 mi, 195° SSW · 51 ha
  • Tegg's Nose Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 110° ESE
  • Festival Labyrinth (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 018° NNE
  • White Nancy (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 033° NNE
  • Old horse trough (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 028° NNE
  • Highlees Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.7 mi, 284° WNW
  • Ingersley Clough Mill (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 035° NE
  • Bollington Discovery Centre (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 020° NNE
  • Gawsworth [Old] Hall (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.0 mi, 210° SSW · 15 ha
  • Macclesfield Forest (Forest / Woodland) — 3.3 mi, 114° ESE
  • Adlington Hall (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 4.1 mi, 350° N · 66 ha
  • Mining Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 302° WNW
  • Engine Vein Copper Mine (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 303° WNW
  • Stormy Point (Viewpoint) — 4.4 mi, 306° NW

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About This Macclesfield Map Page

Explore Macclesfield, Cheshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.260604, -2.125538. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtSeptember 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.