Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

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Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

01:49

27.6km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.9 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.79 km

View of Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of the Errwood Reservoir, sailing boats and all. Great spot for a little stop, but busy on sunny weekends/holiday days!

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5.80 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Lake

9.74 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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12.2 km

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Goyt Valley is stunning, steady climb from the reservoirs, to the end. then cycle up towards the Cat & Fiddle

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12.6 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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14.2 km

The Gape Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

toilets aren't open which was annoying!

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17.1 km

View of the Goyt Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast descent after the climb up the Goyt Valley. Head straight over at the bottom to ride towards Chrome hill.

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17.2 km

Axe Edge Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful spot in good weather and a great short cut to take you from the top of the Goyt Valley road over towards Axe Edge. In the winter it can …

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20.9 km

White Peak Loop Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really well maintained track part of route 68 winding its way through farmland - watch out fa randy bull in top field

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27.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.08 km

3.13 km

2.96 km

1.52 km

728 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

5.40 km

3.38 km

1.62 km

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Errwood Reservoir – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

View of Errwood Reservoir

Errwood Reservoir

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

Goyt Valley Road Climb

The Gape Valley

View of the Goyt Valley

Axe Edge Viewpoint

White Peak Loop Gravel Path

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