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: November 2, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.87 km

Ecklands Wood

Forest

7.12 km

View of the Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

With breath-taking landscapes, rich history and miles of traffic-free bike paths, the Peak District is a dream for cyclists. Founded in 1951, the Peak District was the first area to …

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9.91 km

Dunford Bridge Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

All finished now, a few picnic tables, well designed are, good parking

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9.91 km

Flat and easy riding. Suitable for families with kids. Can get busy at the weekends. Keep an eye out on the trail for some one whose had a nightmare crash in the side of the trail, even lost their wellies.

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13.5 km

Ruins

16.8 km

Woodhead Reservoirs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely section of gravel takes you along Woodhead, Torside, Rhodeswood, Valehouse and Bottoms reservoirs. Following the former Woodhead railway line, the trail is leisurely and scenic.

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25.8 km

View of Valehouse Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over Valehouse Reservoir, a beautiful lake in Longdendale. Built between 1865-1869 as part of the Longdendale chain, it supplies water from the River Etherow to Greater Manchester.

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37.4 km

Woodhead Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice riding on the Longdendale trail. Nothing difficult so a nice trail for families with kids. Can get very busy so pick your time well. Weekends is obviously always relatively busy. Nice views all along the trail.

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37.7 km

Woodhead Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Woodhead Reservoir has been supplying water from the River Etherow to residents of Greater Manchester since 1877. The reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman and took 30 years to …

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39.3 km

Woodhead Railway Tunnel Entrances

Highlight • Historical Site

Remnants of the three major rail links between Manchester and Sheffield. Awesome piece of history!

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55.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

15.5 km

6.12 km

1.54 km

1.19 km

140 m

116 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

18.0 km

8.73 km

7.80 km

1.03 km

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Saturday 13 December

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