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Hayfield Descent – Birch Vale Reservoir loop from New Mills

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Hayfield Descent – Birch Vale Reservoir loop from New Mills

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Hayfield Descent – Birch Vale Reservoir loop from New Mills

01:48

18.1km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.86 km for 91 m

After 11.3 km for 374 m

After 15.4 km for 196 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Downhill Trail in Peak District National Park

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If you follow this trail north with the wall on your left it undulates for a fair distance. Once through the gate, turn left (though there is also a bridleway …

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6.41 km

Hayfield Descent

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Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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9.06 km

View of Kinderlow End and Reservoir, Peak District National Park

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Kinderlow End to the Reservoir. Nothing technical, just a fast blast over the grass! Best after a spell of dry weather...

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11.8 km

Kinder Bank

Forest

13.4 km

Snake Path from Hayfield

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Tough climb up snake path, loose potato size rocks lots of loose gravel, traction an issue, but the view at the top makes it worth while

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15.4 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

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Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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15.9 km

Sett Valley Cafe

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Sett Valley Cafe is a brilliant little place to get delicious food, reviving coffee and a bit of rest on a bike ride. They use seasonal, fresh produce and cater …

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

4.02 km

3.54 km

1.86 km

719 m

548 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

4.08 km

3.87 km

2.38 km

1.48 km

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

96 %

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Hayfield Descent – Birch Vale Reservoir loop from New Mills

Downhill Trail in Peak District National Park

Hayfield Descent

View of Kinderlow End and Reservoir, Peak District National Park

Snake Path from Hayfield

Birch Vale Reservoir

Sett Valley Cafe

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