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Windgather Rocks – Pym Chair loop from Whaley Bridge

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Windgather Rocks – Pym Chair loop from Whaley Bridge

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Windgather Rocks – Pym Chair loop from Whaley Bridge

01:09

13.7km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.81 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.91 km

Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Climb

Stunning view at the top, before some nice downhill all the way to Whaley.

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5.47 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.

Tip by

7.28 km

Forest Road to Taxal

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

12.1 km

Ford Crossing on Rural Trail

Highlight • River

Too deep/rough to cross unless you want to get wet, but it’s a beautiful spot and there’s a footbridge 😀

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

3.39 km

1.59 km

627 m

540 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

2.57 km

2.53 km

2.27 km

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

22°C

14°C

42 %

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