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Overflow at Errwood Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

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Overflow at Errwood Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

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Overflow at Errwood Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

01:17

16.2km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 461 m for 72 m

After 14.0 km for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.95 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Highlight • Lake

A long, fast and straight downhill road down to the reservoir. Get ready on the brakes for the sharp left at the bottom!

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5.97 km

Overflow at Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always find these structures breathtaking….

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6.09 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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7.41 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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10.9 km

The Gape Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

toilets aren't open which was annoying!

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10.9 km

Old Coach Road (Macclesfield to Buxton)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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16.0 km

Buxton Dome (University of Chester)

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The thermal spa town of Buxton is a glorious base for all manner of hiking adventures in the Peak District National Park. Amongst the grandeur of its Victorian and Georgian …

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

2.65 km

2.34 km

1.97 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.41 km

2.18 km

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

9°C

4°C

85 %

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Overflow at Errwood Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Overflow at Errwood Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir

Errwood Reservoir

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

The Gape Valley

Old Coach Road (Macclesfield to Buxton)

Buxton Dome (University of Chester)

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