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Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Strines

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Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Strines

Hard

5.0

(2)

41

riders

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Strines

02:28

31.7km

480m

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: May 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 891 m for 175 m

After 1.31 km for 52 m

After 30.6 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

977 m

Springfield Copse

Forest

2

2.66 km

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3.80 km

Burymewick Wood

Forest

4

7.97 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 …

Tip by

5

9.40 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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6

13.5 km

Beet Lane Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tough steep gravel climb up to the pennine bridleway. Tarmac for the bottom half, loose gravel for the top half, need to stay seated to keep traction. It gets a bit rowdy whichever way you turn at the top.

Tip by

7

21.2 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

8

21.6 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

9

21.7 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

10

23.6 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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B

31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

4.91 km

4.42 km

3.60 km

639 m

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

8.22 km

6.53 km

4.82 km

552 m

187 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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