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Peak Forest Canal – Hayfield Village loop from New Mills Central

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Peak Forest Canal – Hayfield Village loop from New Mills Central

Gard planned a gravel ride

May 30, 2026

Peak Forest Canal – Hayfield Village loop from New Mills Central

Moderate

01:26

20.9km

14.7km/h

340m

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Overview

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 206 m

After 4.57 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.45 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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4.90 km

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Highlight • River

Busy canal basin with moored boats and a lot to see. There is also a nice pub next to the basin (Navigation Inn). It's a great stopping point when cycling in the area.

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8.06 km

Peak Forest Tramway: Charley Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Great for a bike ride or to connect to the canal

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12.5 km

It's worth stopping to take a look at the view before you turn off the path and pass around South Head. The descent is great too either down to Hayfield, Cumberland Clough or back on the Pennine Bridleway 👌

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15.6 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

15.7 km

Hayfield Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little country village

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16.0 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

17.6 km

Sett Valley Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Sett Valley Cafe is a brilliant little place to get delicious food, reviving coffee and a bit of rest on a bike ride. They use seasonal, fresh produce and cater …

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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.38 km

3.82 km

1.30 km

579 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

4.66 km

4.48 km

4.02 km

465 m

201 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Peak Forest Canal – Hayfield Village loop from New Mills Central

Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Peak Forest Tramway: Charley Lane

View of South Head

Highgate Road

Hayfield Village

Sett Valley Trailhead

Sett Valley Cafe

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