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Fernilee Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

01:09

14.9km

360m

Cycling

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: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.36 km

View from Lesser Lane

Highlight • Climb

These are the views from the top of Lesser Lane. It's a stiff climb to get to the top but the views are definitely worth it!

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4.39 km

View from Combs Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

The spectacular views across the moorland to Combs are a just reward for the tricky climb up from Buxton.

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4.64 km

Pennine Cycleway: Old Road Section (Buxton to Whaley Bridge)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just been back over this but has sadly been resurfaced the whole way! Shame really as it just becomes another long climb out of Buxton.

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7.19 km

Long Hill Section

Highlight • Mountain Pass

pace yourself

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7.65 km

Long Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.06 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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10.5 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great short walk around the reservoir

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11.7 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

lovely spot to stop for a snack with a lovely view

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.41 km

1.71 km

1.65 km

1.44 km

518 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

1.44 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Fernilee Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

View from Lesser Lane

View from Combs Head

Pennine Cycleway: Old Road Section (Buxton to Whaley Bridge)

Long Hill Section

Long Hill

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir

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