Hayfield Descent – Sett Valley Cafe loop from New Mills

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Hayfield Descent – Sett Valley Cafe loop from New Mills

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Hayfield Descent – Sett Valley Cafe loop from New Mills

01:48

18.1km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.49 km

Downhill Trail in Peak District National Park

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If you follow this trail north with the wall on your left it undulates for a fair distance. Once through the gate, turn left (though there is also a bridleway …

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6.41 km

Hayfield Descent

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Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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9.06 km

View of Kinderlow End and Reservoir, Peak District National Park

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Kinderlow End to the Reservoir. Nothing technical, just a fast blast over the grass! Best after a spell of dry weather...

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11.8 km

Kinder Bank

Forest

13.4 km

Snake Path from Hayfield

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Tough climb up snake path, loose potato size rocks lots of loose gravel, traction an issue, but the view at the top makes it worth while

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15.4 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

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Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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15.9 km

Sett Valley Cafe

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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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