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The Goyt Valley, Roaches views & Flash village loop — Peak District National Park

The Goyt Valley, Roaches views & Flash village loop — Peak District National Park

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The Goyt Valley, Roaches views & Flash village loop — Peak District National Park

03:29

55.8km

1,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.83 km

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

The road is closed to motor vehicles at certain points of the year. Which turns this into a must do road. It climbs for miles out of the valley floor but the views at the top are stunning

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19.0 km

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Four reservoirs to see here, two of which provide drinking water to Macclesfield. There are mainly pine trees in the forest. Cheshire's two highest points overshadow the forest so keep …

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37.8 km

View of The Roaches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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46.6 km

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Highlight • Settlement

Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.
The New Inn claims to be the highest village pub :-) It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

27.7 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

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The Goyt Valley, Roaches views & Flash village loop — Peak District National Park

Goyt Valley Road Climb

Macclesfield Forest and Reservoirs

View of The Roaches

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

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