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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

01:02

16.0km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.94 km for 316 m

After 8.99 km for 1.99 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Start Lane Cobbled Path

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Beautiful short stabby section of cobbled pavé - worth riding down from the Whaley Bridge end just to turn round and ride up.

Start Lane has a sign saying 'Unsuitable for motor vehicles' which is clearly an invitation...

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3.83 km

Windgather Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely climb this one. The road snakes pleasantly up the hill, with the striking Windgather Rocks always visible, drawing you up. Mostly around 6-7% with several pitches at a wince-inducing …

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7.25 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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15.8 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

3.01 km

2.75 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.85 km

1.99 km

343 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Pym Chair – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Whaley Bridge

Start Lane Cobbled Path

Windgather Climb

Pym Chair

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

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