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Buxton Opera House – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Buxton Opera House – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Buxton Opera House – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

01:58

40.4km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 31.7 km for 107 m

After 32.4 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.9 km

Roadside Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Roadside Shrine in a remote and desolate place, it feels like a little bit of Spain or Italy has been transported to the Pennines

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17.4 km

Devonshire Dome

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest free standing dome on a building in Europe, this building is part of the University of Derby (was the hospital at one time). There is a cafe, restaurant …

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17.4 km

Buxton Dome (University of Chester)

Highlight • Other

The thermal spa town of Buxton is a glorious base for all manner of hiking adventures in the Peak District National Park. Amongst the grandeur of its Victorian and Georgian …

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18.4 km

Pavilion Gardens and Broad Walk, Buxton

Highlight • Parking

Delightful promenade past a tranquil park

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19.7 km

Buxton Opera House

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to stop, get a drink from the spring & pause before taking on more hills to get out of Buxton

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31.4 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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31.8 km

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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32.1 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

34.9 km

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Highlight • River

Busy canal basin with moored boats and a lot to see. There is also a nice pub next to the basin (Navigation Inn). It's a great stopping point when cycling in the area.

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40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

13.4 km

3.60 km

1.15 km

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

523 m

251 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

16°C

9°C

24 %

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Buxton Opera House – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Roadside Shrine

Devonshire Dome

Buxton Dome (University of Chester)

Pavilion Gardens and Broad Walk, Buxton

Buxton Opera House

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

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