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Peak Forest Canal – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

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Peak Forest Canal – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

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Peak Forest Canal – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

02:20

35.1km

450m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.16 km

Torrside Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Torrside brewery, open for off sales Mon Tues and weds afternoons, and occasional tap sessions. Fine beers including their specialty of smoked ales. Get some to take home for a post ride drink

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7.31 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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8.74 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.

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18.4 km

Long Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.8 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Highlight • Lake

A long, fast and straight downhill road down to the reservoir. Get ready on the brakes for the sharp left at the bottom!

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22.0 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Lake

27.2 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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27.4 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

30.6 km

View of New Mills Viaduct from Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful view stretching across the grasslands and vibrant wildflowers of the nature reserve, towards the impressive New Mills Viaduct.

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33.8 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 …

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

7.77 km

7.30 km

7.24 km

4.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

6.75 km

3.47 km

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

20°C

13°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Peak Forest Canal – Sett Valley Trail loop from Hayfield

Torrside Brewing

Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Long Hill

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

View of New Mills Viaduct from Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve

Sett Valley Trail

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