Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

01:16

16.2km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 691 m for 256 m

After 5.62 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.71 km

Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Climb

Stunning view at the top, before some nice downhill all the way to Whaley.

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7.27 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Mountain Pass

To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

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8.73 km

Forest Trail in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

9.09 km

Gravel Path Along Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Perfect gravelly section along Fernilee Reservoir.

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11.9 km

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Lake

Poo sticks anyone

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15.8 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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16.0 km

The Bridge Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

3.82 km

3.40 km

969 m

426 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

2.79 km

2.15 km

1.09 km

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

12°C

7°C

12 %

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

Windgather Rocks

Pym Chair

Forest Trail in Peak District National Park

Gravel Path Along Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

The Bridge Bakehouse

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