Hayfield is a region in the Derbyshire Peak District, known for its dramatic "Dark Peak" landscape, characterized by wild heather moorland and gritstone crags. The area is situated at the foot of Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District, with Kinder Low and Kinder Downfall also prominent natural features. The River Sett flows through the village, and Kinder Reservoir lies in the foothills, contributing to a diverse terrain of rolling hills and moorland suitable for several sports like…
142
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4.8
(464)
2,648
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(62)
262
hikers
6.77km
01:58
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
28
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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567
hikers
10.6km
02:58
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
307
runners
13.9km
01:46
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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101
runners
19.2km
02:31
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

96
runners
13.5km
01:40
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

60
runners
11.2km
01:28
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
riders
39.2km
03:44
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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109
riders
32.1km
03:10
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
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105
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30.3km
02:41
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
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62
riders
22.4km
02:22
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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83
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

18
riders
36.0km
03:19
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

17
riders
14.5km
01:23
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
35.1km
02:20
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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72
riders
31.3km
01:22
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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25
riders
15.8km
00:50
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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22
riders
22.0km
01:04
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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16
riders
26.7km
01:24
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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18
riders
20.9km
01:26
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
58.1km
03:33
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
62.9km
04:06
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
28.4km
02:08
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
hikers
13.2km
04:04
450m
450m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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17.9km
05:27
560m
560m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
hikers
8.60km
02:53
380m
380m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2
hikers
11.0km
03:35
430m
430m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Hayfield offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 230 routes, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from komoot users.
Yes, Hayfield provides options for various skill levels, including easy hikes. Users can find specific routes and guidance in the Easy hikes around Hayfield guide.
Hayfield is a traditional starting point for ascending Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District. Other popular routes include those leading to Kinder Low and Kinder Downfall. The region has 116 hiking routes available on komoot.
Hayfield features 29 mountain biking routes, catering to different experience levels. Detailed information and route suggestions are available in the MTB Trails around Hayfield guide.
Hayfield offers various cycling options, including 15 touring cycling routes, 9 road cycling routes, and 2 gravel biking routes. The traffic-free Sett Valley Trail provides a 2.5-mile (4 km) route suitable for cyclists. Guides like Cycling around Hayfield provide further details.
Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District, known for its moorland and gritstone crags. Hayfield is a common starting point for ascents to Kinder Scout, with routes often passing landmarks like Kinder Low and Kinder Downfall. The Pennine Way also traverses Kinder Scout.
Hayfield offers routes suitable for families, including the Sett Valley Trail, a 2.5-mile (4 km) traffic-free path. This trail is ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The region's highlight categories include 'family_friendly' options.
Key natural landmarks include Kinder Scout, Kinder Low (633 meters above sea level), and Kinder Downfall, the Peak District's highest waterfall. The River Sett flows through the village, and Kinder Reservoir is located in the foothills of Kinder Scout.
More than 48,000 komoot users have visited Hayfield. The routes in the region have received over 6,000 ratings, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Hayfield, including Hiking around Hayfield, MTB Trails around Hayfield, and Cycling around Hayfield. Other guides cover easy hikes, waterfall hikes, running trails, road cycling, gravel biking, and mountain hikes.
The Sett Valley Trail is a traffic-free route, formerly a railway line, connecting Hayfield to New Mills. It is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) long and is suitable for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, offering a gentle path through the landscape.
For inquiries related to local services and community information in Hayfield, the Hayfield Parish Council can be contacted. Their official website is www.hayfield-pc.gov.uk.

