Combs Reservoir – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Combs Reservoir – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Hard

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Combs Reservoir – Whaley Bridge Town Centre loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

01:48

17.0km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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115 m

The Beehive Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cold beer, nice food and the farm shop.

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1.08 km

Combs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great view of the reservoir but after the rain it can very muddy. Wellies or walking boots are essential

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5.38 km

Whaley Bridge Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Nice quiet roads especially the back roads.

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5.48 km

Whaley Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Gateway to the Goyt Valley, Whaley Bridge benefits from a great range of hiking options. Strolls along the Goyt or the Peak Forest Canal are wonderfully serene, while moorland adventures …

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5.91 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Highlight • Structure

The town of Whaley Bridge is often referred to as 'the gateway to the Goyt Valley’. It is indeed an excellent base for adventures in this beautiful region of the …

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6.19 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

7.43 km

Bugsworth Basin and Lower Basin, Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The Peak Forest Canal runs 15 miles (25km) alongside the River Goyt and through beautiful rural landscape to the edge of the Peak District.

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7.54 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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15.9 km

Combs Reservoir was built during the Industrial Revolution as a feeder reservoir for the Peak Forest Canal. It's possible to loop around the reservoir, though some of this is on roads. The views north towards Eccles Pike are splendid.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

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