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Sett Valley Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

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Sett Valley Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

Moderate

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Sett Valley Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

03:10

11.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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153 m

St Matthew's Church, Hayfield

Highlight • Monument

A relaxing place to sit next to the River

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414 m

River Sett Bridge on the Pennine Bridleway

Highlight • Bridge

Little bridge over the stream

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968 m

Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

1.46 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great walking on good paths

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1.69 km

View of Birch Vale Reservoir and the River Sett

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy walking with great views

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2.04 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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2.97 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking New Mills and Hayfield.

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11.0 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

A good path to start.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

3.23 km

894 m

740 m

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.85 km

952 m

914 m

534 m

459 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

11°C

4°C

14 %

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Sett Valley Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

St Matthew's Church, Hayfield

River Sett Bridge on the Pennine Bridleway

Bluebell Wood Local Nature Reserve

Sett Valley Trail

View of Birch Vale Reservoir and the River Sett

Birch Vale Reservoir

Sett Valley Trail

Sett Valley Trail

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