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Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Chinley

Road cycling routes

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Chinley

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Whaley Bridge Town Centre – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Chinley

03:27

65.3km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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2

15.4 km

Buxton Opera House

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to stop, get a drink from the spring & pause before taking on more hills to get out of Buxton

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3

40.7 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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4

42.4 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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5

47.8 km

Tideswell

Highlight • Settlement

Tideswell is a large village that has the honour of being ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. The pretty village has narrow streets, quirky cottages and an utterly timeless atmosphere. Tideswell has …

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6

51.2 km

Wheston Bank

Highlight • Trail

This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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7

55.5 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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8

59.3 km

Peaslows – 100 Climbs No. 37

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

1.6km at 10% what's not to love.

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B

65.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

18.0 km

2.57 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

14.1 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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