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North West England

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Disley

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Disley

Moderate

25

riders

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge – Peak Forest Canal loop from Disley

02:09

33.4km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 966 m for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

966 m

Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2.11 km

Burymewick Wood

Forest

3

6.42 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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7.28 km

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

5

8.10 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

8.42 km

The Bridge Bakehouse

Highlight • Cafe

7

10.5 km

Ford Crossing on Rural Trail

Highlight • River

Too deep/rough to cross unless you want to get wet, but it’s a beautiful spot and there’s a footbridge 😀

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8

17.8 km

Long Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

33.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

2.70 km

2.34 km

1.75 km

1.52 km

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

1.73 km

723 m

469 m

243 m

114 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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6°C

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