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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

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5

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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

01:02

16.0km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.94 km for 316 m

After 8.99 km for 1.99 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.89 km

Start Lane Cobbled Path

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Beautiful short stabby section of cobbled pavé - worth riding down from the Whaley Bridge end just to turn round and ride up.

Start Lane has a sign saying 'Unsuitable for motor vehicles' which is clearly an invitation...

Views west over Todd Brook from the top of the lane just before the descent are as picturesque as any in the Peak.

Tip by

2

3.83 km

Windgather Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely climb this one. The road snakes pleasantly up the hill, with the striking Windgather Rocks always visible, drawing you up. Mostly around 6-7% with several pitches at a wince-inducing 10%+. Once up you get panoramic views and after the Rocks, the gradient levels out so get back on the big ring and fly up to the top! Definitely turn left at the top and into beautiful Goyt Valley. Right and you're descending Pym's Chair and the only way out of the valley is back up some super steep roads in poor condition.

Tip by

3

7.25 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Mountain Pass

To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

Tip by

4

15.8 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

Tip by

B

16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

3.01 km

2.75 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

10.9 km

2.80 km

1.99 km

343 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Monday 5 October

18°C

13°C

62 %

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