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Peak Forest Canal – Bugsworth Basin loop from New Mills

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Peak Forest Canal – Bugsworth Basin loop from New Mills

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Peak Forest Canal – Bugsworth Basin loop from New Mills

01:23

12.4km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

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3.61 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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4.98 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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5.09 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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5.11 km

Bugsworth Basin

Highlight • River

Bugsworth Canal Basin, the head of navigation of the Peak Forest Canal, was the largest and busiest inland port on Britain’s narrow canal system and the only one to survive …

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11.2 km

Greenshall Lane

Highlight • Trail

a nice quiet lane that comes up from the peak forest canal up to the road leading into Lyme park
very loose stones and has steep sections,does have a dirt path at side with permitted access

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

4.22 km

2.08 km

616 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

2.44 km

1.17 km

1.15 km

1.13 km

415 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

50 %

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Peak Forest Canal – Bugsworth Basin loop from New Mills

Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Basin and Lower Basin, Peak Forest Canal

Bugsworth Canal Basin and Peak Forest Tramway

Bugsworth Basin

Greenshall Lane

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