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Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Chapel-En-Le-Frith

Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

01:10

17.6km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.36 km

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome view at the top of the hill

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2

6.97 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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3

7.12 km

The Bridge Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

4

7.44 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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7.72 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

6

8.58 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The towpath along the Peak Forest Canal is leisurely, picturesque and packed with interest. As you ride, you can admire the boats, look out for birds and other wildlife, and …

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7

14.1 km

Chinley Campsite — cycling tools and water

Highlight • Cycleway

Campsite owner is a keen cyclist and has setup an in-situ bike service stand with tools. They’re happy for cyclists who aren’t camping, but in need of tools or water to stop by!

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8

14.6 km

Peak Forest Tramway: Charley Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Great for a bike ride or to connect to the canal

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9

17.6 km

Chapel-en-le-Frith Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

See if you can meet Lenny the very friendly station cat here

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B

17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.33 km

1.06 km

899 m

339 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

259 m

125 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (150 m)

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