The Cat ‘n’ Fiddle road (A537) links Macclesfield and Buxton running over the heart of the Peak District. Named after the Cat and Fiddle pub which lays at the summit. This road has been made famous by motorcycle driving enthusiasts due to the many bends this road holds. This is also classed as one of the most dangerous roads in the UK
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Roads / Distance / Timing
- A537
- 12 Miles
- Aprox 20 min
Warnings / Tips
Sheep on road at some points of the trip, so take care
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Due to the many accidents which have happened along this route, speed limits of 50MPH have been put in place. Police will also set up speed camera’s along this route to catch out speeding motorists.
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Now it is average speed checked 50mph! I belive there is a route around the cameras though so i hear
Gutted, do you know if this is a permanent feature, or just something due to road works?
This is unfortunately a permanent fixture! There is a route around the cameras but it only actually bypasses one of them. It also depends on which direction you come from. If you start at the Buxton end there are several before you get to the Cat and Fiddle pub, however, if you start from the Macclesfield end there are only two cameras between there and the pub, one can be missed but you also miss a good chunk of the road! If you’re sensible and use the layby’s you can still make the most of this road! I do regularly in the summer as I only live 11 miles away fro it!!
Got my notice of intended prosecution for an average speed of 59mph, I always use the Ankers lane shortcut. They sent me the photo as I requested but not the camera positions but being as it states 1032.93 metres in 39.15 seconds I have to think it was the Buxton side that got me. Been travelling this road for years.
Not happy
bikers….. forget the cat and fiddle road…and your licence ! turn left out of tesco car park [macclesfield] onto hurstfield rd B5470 to whaley bridge no speed cameras, go early to avoid disappointment…enjoy! oh you might be stuck behind me….in an artic so be patient… take care when overtaking
when you come to the lights @ whaley bridge turn right to buxton through the goyt valley
Yeah the lay-bys are a godsend, quick blast then pull in, wait a minute or so then another quick blast, not as much fun as it used to be tho.