Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from New Mills

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from New Mills

Moderate

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from New Mills

01:18

13.7km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.0 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.06 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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4.43 km

Hills Farm Descent

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Nice descent to take you over towards Hayfield Descent, cuts out a horrible road climb.
Quite rocky from the first gate to second, then you have the fun short descent. …

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6.99 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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8.07 km

Coldwell Clough Descent

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Wow, hold onto your Foakleys coz this gets rowdy. My kind of descent fast not too narrow and not too rocky but with a couple of technical parts to keep you thinking.....Goldilocks.

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11.1 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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11.6 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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11.7 km

Sett Valley Trail

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The Sett Valley Trail, which also makes up part of the Pennine Bridleway, follows a former railway line over 2.5 miles (4km). It's a pleasant, gradual climb from New Mills …

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