The A537, in the Peak District National Park

The Cat and Fiddle

From Macclesfield to BuxtonAmong the best 5% of roads for 15 miles round

Length: 8.4 mi
Climbing: 1,283 ft
Highest point: 1,690 ft
Steepest: Under 10%

Map of The Cat and Fiddle, from Macclesfield to Buxton, on its contours. — Contours from open elevation data. Road © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Its bends, along ittwistiest at the dashed line

The A537 from Macclesfield to Buxton, named after the inn near the top, one of the highest in England. It climbs out of Cheshire onto the moors in a long run of open bends, with the Cheshire Plain falling away behind, and crosses the top by the inn before dropping towards Buxton.

Its bends have long drawn motorcyclists, and a reputation with them. Take it steadily, keep to your side on the blind ones, and let the views do the work.

Sweeping bends
Through the Peak District National Park

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