Moderate bike 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: November 8, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.82 km

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

10.8 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

11.3 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

11.4 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

13.3 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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16.1 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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19.5 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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21.0 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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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

9.00 km

3.99 km

2.22 km

2.20 km

219 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

6.13 km

6.01 km

4.18 km

353 m

129 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Friday 28 November

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