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Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Chinley

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Chinley

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Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Chinley

03:46

66.7km

1,070m

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: May 21, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.76 km

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

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Perfect cut-through from Rushup Edge to Peak Forest. Views can extend for miles on a clear day.

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14.1 km

Wheston Bank

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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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26.1 km

Windmill Lane

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Lovely village. No obvious windmill

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27.2 km

Ruins

29.5 km

Bretton Ridge Road View

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This road along the ridge passes through the tiny village of Bretton (a few houses and a pub). You are rewarded with endless views of the surrounding countryside.

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33.0 km

Hall Hill Troughs

Ruins

33.8 km

Eyam Tea Rooms

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Fantastic cyclist friendly cafe, bottomless coffee and a discount to cyclists. Has bike racks outside and will refill water bottles if left outside next to the bikes awesome!!

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43.1 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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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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44.9 km

Cressbrook Switchback

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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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50.3 km

Tideswell

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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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66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.2 km

2.40 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

31.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

25°C

14°C

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Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Chinley

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

Wheston Bank

Windmill Lane

Bretton Ridge Road View

Eyam Tea Rooms

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Cressbrook Switchback

Tideswell

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