View from Combs Head – Errwood Reservoir loop from Green Fairfield

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View from Combs Head – Errwood Reservoir loop from Green Fairfield

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View from Combs Head – Errwood Reservoir loop from Green Fairfield

03:19

40.7km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.1 km for 250 m

After 36.0 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.88 km

Devonshire Dome

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest free standing dome on a building in Europe, this building is part of the University of Derby (was the hospital at one time). There is a cafe, restaurant …

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5.96 km

Pennine Cycleway: Old Road Section (Buxton to Whaley Bridge)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just been back over this but has sadly been resurfaced the whole way! Shame really as it just becomes another long climb out of Buxton.

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8.28 km

View from Combs Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

The spectacular views across the moorland to Combs are a just reward for the tricky climb up from Buxton.

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19.6 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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20.6 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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25.9 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

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25.9 km

Sunset View Over Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best places in the area to observe a sunset

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26.0 km

Gravel Singletrack to Cat and Fiddle Distillery

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great hidden gravelly gem just off Cat & Fiddle Inn towards Danebower Quarry. Watch out for roaming sheep 🐑 as they like to run off to road causing traffic on A54

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36.0 km

Wye Head

Forest

40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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