Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Moderate

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Hayfield Descent – Coldwell Clough Descent loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

02:05

24.2km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 174 m

After 13.4 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.01 km

Peak Forest Tramway: Charley Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Great for a bike ride or to connect to the canal

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7.00 km

View of the Kinder Scout Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice ride to the top of tbe range

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7.43 km

View of South Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth stopping to take a look at the view before you turn off the path and pass around South Head. The descent is great too either down to Hayfield, Cumberland Clough or back on the Pennine Bridleway 👌

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9.18 km

Hayfield Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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10.3 km

Coldwell Clough Descent

Highlight • Trail

Wow, hold onto your Foakleys coz this gets rowdy. My kind of descent fast not too narrow and not too rocky but with a couple of technical parts to keep you thinking.....Goldilocks.

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11.1 km

Sportsman Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

great place for refreshments after a good day out

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13.5 km

Birch Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views of reservoir that is adjacent to a lovely cobbled track. Slippery when wet!

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13.9 km

Sett Valley Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Sett Valley Cafe is a brilliant little place to get delicious food, reviving coffee and a bit of rest on a bike ride. They use seasonal, fresh produce and cater …

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