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Peak Forest Canal – Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail loop from New Mills Newtown

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Peak Forest Canal – Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail loop from New Mills Newtown

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Peak Forest Canal – Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail loop from New Mills Newtown

02:15

28.6km

520m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.34 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The towpath along the Peak Forest Canal is leisurely, picturesque and packed with interest. As you ride, you can admire the boats, look out for birds and other wildlife, and …

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2

9.78 km

Climb from Wash to Sheffield Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A smooth-paved, single lane road ascending around 90 metres in the first 1km. Close banking denies any calming view. The road eases to the Sheffield Road which provides access to …

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3

15.4 km

Viewpoint in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

17.0 km

Beet Lane to Highgate Road Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

All rideable with care on gravel bike (37mm+ tyres) except the very top 50m each side of the col below South Head, which requires a short hike-a-bike. The views and buzz more than reward the effort.

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5

19.1 km

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

6

22.9 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

7

23.1 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8

24.9 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 …

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28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

7.57 km

6.16 km

2.86 km

1.40 km

1.27 km

153 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.53 km

5.43 km

4.04 km

189 m

< 100 m

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