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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

01:58

26.7km

390m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.46 km

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

10.5 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

10.9 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

11.1 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

12.9 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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16.9 km

View of New Mills Viaduct from Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful view stretching across the grasslands and vibrant wildflowers of the nature reserve, towards the impressive New Mills Viaduct.

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19.2 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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20.6 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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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

8.39 km

3.98 km

3.27 km

2.35 km

162 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

6.09 km

5.86 km

3.63 km

237 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

19°C

11°C

34 %

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Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail – Sett Valley Trail loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Coldwell Clough Gravel Trail

Highgate Road

Sett Valley Trailhead

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Sett Valley Trail

View of New Mills Viaduct from Goytside Meadows Nature Reserve

Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

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