Foxholes Clough Descent – View of South Head loop from Chinley

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Chinley, Buxworth And Brownside

Foxholes Clough Descent – View of South Head loop from Chinley

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Foxholes Clough Descent – View of South Head loop from Chinley

01:38

16.3km

480m

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: August 27, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Downhill Trail in Peak District National Park

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After turning right off the moorland trail you turn sharp right and head down a steep and rutted (also when I visited... Very slippy sloppy and lethal in the wet). …

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It's worth stopping to take a look at the view before you turn off the path and pass around South Head. The descent is great too either down to Hayfield, Cumberland Clough or back on the Pennine Bridleway 👌

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