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Whaley Bridge Canal Basin – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

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Whaley Bridge Canal Basin – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

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Whaley Bridge Canal Basin – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

02:02

26.4km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

495 m

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

5.66 km

Gravel Path Along Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Perfect gravelly section along Fernilee Reservoir.

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3

8.20 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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4

9.21 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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5

18.4 km

Pennine Cycleway: Old Road Section (Buxton to Whaley Bridge)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Just been back over this but has sadly been resurfaced the whole way! Shame really as it just becomes another long climb out of Buxton.

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6

20.7 km

View from Combs Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

The spectacular views across the moorland to Combs are a just reward for the tricky climb up from Buxton.

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23.2 km

Black Edge Plantation

Forest

B

26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.51 km

5.14 km

2.22 km

1.71 km

664 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.63 km

2.49 km

2.19 km

105 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 27 June

21°C

14°C

42 %

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