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Peak Forest Canal – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Furness Vale

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Peak Forest Canal – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Furness Vale

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Peak Forest Canal – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Furness Vale

01:30

5.56km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.12 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The towpath along the Peak Forest Canal is leisurely, picturesque and packed with interest. As you ride, you can admire the boats, look out for birds and other wildlife, and …

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1.89 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

2.17 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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2.51 km

Whaley Bridge Incline

Highlight • Monument

2.61 km

The Bridge Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

2.77 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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2.86 km

Whaley Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Gateway to the Goyt Valley, Whaley Bridge benefits from a great range of hiking options. Strolls along the Goyt or the Peak Forest Canal are wonderfully serene, while moorland adventures …

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5.56 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.29 km

1.15 km

714 m

269 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.16 km

469 m

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

23°C

14°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Peak Forest Canal – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Furness Vale

Peak Forest Canal

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Whaley Bridge Incline

The Bridge Bakehouse

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Whaley Bridge

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