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North West England

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Sett Valley Trail loop from Disley

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Sett Valley Trail loop from Disley

Hard

23

riders

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Sett Valley Trail loop from Disley

02:40

32.3km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 966 m for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

966 m

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2.11 km

Burymewick Wood

Forest

3

3.85 km

Torrside Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Torrside brewery, open for off sales Mon Tues and weds afternoons, and occasional tap sessions. Fine beers including their specialty of smoked ales. Get some to take home for a post ride drink

Tip by

4

4.57 km

Dcor 34 Coffee House & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous veggie cafe, famed for it's full English breakfast. Welcoming to hikers and cyclists alike.

Tip by

5

6.83 km

Sett Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

Tip by

6

9.18 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

7

9.60 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

8

20.9 km

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

9

24.1 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

32.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

9.16 km

4.13 km

2.01 km

1.51 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

10.6 km

7.00 km

2.24 km

129 m

116 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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