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Peak Forest Canal – Cowlow Lane Climb loop from New Mills Central

Peak Forest Canal – Cowlow Lane Climb loop from New Mills Central

Hard

Peak Forest Canal – Cowlow Lane Climb loop from New Mills Central

03:14

47.5km

880m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 206 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.45 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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4.31 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

4.59 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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7.98 km

Black Edge Plantation

Forest

9.89 km

Rest Spot with View of Peak District Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place for a snack and rest between the ridgeline

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10.8 km

Lesser Lane Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Descending, this is a real test of your brakes but a thrilling road with exceptional views.

Ascending, this is torture of the best kind.

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13.9 km

Cowlow Lane Climb

Highlight • Trail

What a horrid climb. Relentlessly steep and a terrible surface. Hard work and then this view just before the final hairpin. Lovely.

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26.9 km

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Perfect cut-through from Rushup Edge to Peak Forest. Views can extend for miles on a clear day.

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42.4 km

Hayfield Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little country village

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44.3 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sett Valley Trail, which also makes up part of the Pennine Bridleway, follows a former railway line over 2.5 miles (4km). It's a pleasant, gradual climb from New Mills …

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

9.28 km

4.76 km

2.85 km

1.60 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

9.91 km

5.83 km

4.38 km

969 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

24°C

14°C

12 %

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Peak Forest Canal – Cowlow Lane Climb loop from New Mills Central

Peak Forest Canal

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Rest Spot with View of Peak District Valley

Lesser Lane Climb

Cowlow Lane Climb

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

Hayfield Village

Sett Valley Trail

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