The old railway line to Macclesfield was pretty with a good surface and not many people, but a bit boring: not much view in most places. Lots of steep incline going up into the peaks, with wide views and lots of quaint villages; the countryside was a bit barren though - not much shade! Had a puncture and decided to cut the original route short, heading back via Langley, where I missed the turning to stay on the cycle path; the quiet lane before Langley was very pretty - and downhill!