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Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Sett Valley Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chinley

Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Sett Valley Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chinley

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Sett Valley Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chinley

01:01

16.4km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.26 km

Over Hill Road Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mostly grade 4 / 5 stuff.
(cyclingtips.com/2019/08/grading-gravel-how-do-you-define-off-road-surfaces/)

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6.17 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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9.00 km

Dcor 34 Coffee House & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous veggie cafe, famed for it's full English breakfast. Welcoming to hikers and cyclists alike.

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10.0 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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12.3 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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13.8 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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16.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

4.12 km

3.76 km

1.27 km

543 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

3.63 km

3.35 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Sett Valley Trail – Peak Forest Canal loop from Chinley

Over Hill Road Gravel Track

Sett Valley Trail

Dcor 34 Coffee House & Kitchen

View of New Mills Viaduct from Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve

Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

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