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Long Hill – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

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Long Hill – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

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Long Hill – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

01:20

18.9km

360m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Long Hill Section

Highlight • Mountain Pass

pace yourself

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4.04 km

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Highlight • Lake

A long, fast and straight downhill road down to the reservoir. Get ready on the brakes for the sharp left at the bottom!

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6.89 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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7.90 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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17.9 km

Buxton Brewery Tap

Highlight • Restaurant

Good place to finish a ride. Excellent beer and a stone's throw from the station for the train back towards Manchester

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18.3 km

Serpentine Style Cycle Parking

Highlight • Parking

Serpentine style cycle parking

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18.4 km

Vegan Breakfast at Chakra Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

8.07 km

2.00 km

302 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

2.01 km

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Long Hill – Errwood Reservoir loop from Buxton

Long Hill Section

Long Hill

View of Errwood Reservoir and Goyt Valley

Errwood Reservoir

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Buxton Brewery Tap

Serpentine Style Cycle Parking

Vegan Breakfast at Chakra Lounge

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