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Goyt Valley Stone Bridge – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

Hard

4.0

(1)

16

riders

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge – Goyt Valley Road Climb loop from Buxton

01:50

24.6km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.82 km

View from Combs Head

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The spectacular views across the moorland to Combs are a just reward for the tricky climb up from Buxton.

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2

4.85 km

View from Lesser Lane

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These are the views from the top of Lesser Lane. It's a stiff climb to get to the top but the views are definitely worth it!

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7.30 km

Black Edge Plantation

Forest

4

8.95 km

Shallcross Hall Rocky Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Wonderful rocky and flow descent down to the main road

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5

9.37 km

Taxal Berm

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Short and sweet descent. Mind the walkers. Then either chance it across the ford or keep your feet dry over the bridge...

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6

11.8 km

Taxal Wobble Trail

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7

17.4 km

Goyt Valley Stone Bridge

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

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8

17.7 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

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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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9

19.4 km

Old Coach Road (Macclesfield to Buxton)

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This is the old coach road which used to run between Macclesfield and Buxton. It's still clad in its 18th century road surface, so it's pretty easy going on a …

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B

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.95 km

3.55 km

2.90 km

1.76 km

379 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

4.09 km

3.13 km

2.57 km

157 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 5 November

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15 %

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