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Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

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Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

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Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

02:50

9.89km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 km

Old Hall Inn

Highlight • Pub

a lovely pub, for food a reservation is usually required

Tip by

2.63 km

Eccles Pike

Highlight • Summit

Eccles Pike on a fine day provides views across to Manchester , back to Mam Tor and across to Kinder Scout. A handy brass 360 degree dial gives you information on what you are looking at.

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3.26 km

Eccles Pike Summit and Toposcope

Highlight • Natural Monument

Eccles Pike is a wonderful panoramic viewpoint. You can see Manchester on a clear day along with Mam Tor, Rushop Edge, Kinder Scout, Whaley Bridge, Lyme Park and much much more.

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6.91 km

Whaley Bridge Incline

Highlight • Monument

7.25 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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7.53 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

8.77 km

Bugsworth Basin and Lower Basin, Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The Peak Forest Canal runs 15 miles (25km) alongside the River Goyt and through beautiful rural landscape to the edge of the Peak District.

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8.85 km

Bugsworth Basin

Highlight • River

Bugsworth Canal Basin, the head of navigation of the Peak Forest Canal, was the largest and busiest inland port on Britain’s narrow canal system and the only one to survive …

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8.87 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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9.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

2.00 km

1.83 km

1.37 km

749 m

102 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.57 km

1.24 km

1.23 km

1.17 km

432 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

29°C

17°C

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Eccles Pike – Bugsworth Basin loop from Whaley Bridge

Old Hall Inn

Eccles Pike

Eccles Pike Summit and Toposcope

Whaley Bridge Incline

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Bugsworth Basin and Lower Basin, Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Basin

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

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