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Descent Into Whalley loop from University of Derby, Buxton

Descent Into Whalley loop from University of Derby, Buxton

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Descent Into Whalley loop from University of Derby, Buxton

02:51

45.6km

900m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 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 28.2 km for 114 m

After 43.1 km for 757 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.3 km

Descent Into Whalley

Highlight • Viewpoint

good zip fown hill or long slog up

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16.6 km

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great 4 mile road climb. Few steep inclines - 14% but it's the longish nature of the hill which makes it a good challenge.

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20.7 km

View of the Peak District Countryside

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You just can't help pulling over & admiring the view

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21.4 km

Start of Eccles Pike Road Climb

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a steady & steep at parts climb

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21.7 km

Winding Road in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

good place to catch ur breatb before deciding where next to climb

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36.3 km

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

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Take time to lap up the views of the Cheshire Matterhorn

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45.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

15.3 km

2.13 km

1.23 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

1.66 km

992 m

777 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Descent Into Whalley loop from University of Derby, Buxton

Descent Into Whalley

Bakestonedale Road (The Brickworks) Climb

View of the Peak District Countryside

Start of Eccles Pike Road Climb

Winding Road in Peak District National Park

Cat and Fiddle Climb and Descent

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