Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

01:59

27.1km

380m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.82 km

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

10.8 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

11.3 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

11.4 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

13.3 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 …

Tip by

16.1 km

Dcor 34 Coffee House & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous veggie cafe, famed for it's full English breakfast. Welcoming to hikers and cyclists alike.

Tip by

19.5 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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21.0 km

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Highlight • River

Busy canal basin with moored boats and a lot to see. There is also a nice pub next to the basin (Navigation Inn). It's a great stopping point when cycling in the area.

Tip by

27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

8.88 km

4.01 km

2.33 km

1.96 km

245 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

5.96 km

4.27 km

1.95 km

359 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

11°C

5°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2023,Buxworth Basin – Peak Forest Canal loop from New Mills Central

Great ride with some amazing views. But a few serious hills. Big one as you come out of Hayfield was a lung buster. But that said we really enjoyed the ride.