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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

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 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

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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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2

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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3

8.73 km

Forest Trail in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

9.09 km

Gravel Path Along Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Perfect gravelly section along Fernilee Reservoir.

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5

11.9 km

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Lake

Poo sticks anyone

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6

15.8 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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7

16.0 km

The Bridge Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

B

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

3.97 km

3.45 km

1.02 km

417 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

2.86 km

2.14 km

1.08 km

343 m

185 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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12°C

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