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Sett Valley Trail – Mellor Cross loop from Whaley Bridge

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Sett Valley Trail – Mellor Cross loop from Whaley Bridge

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Sett Valley Trail – Mellor Cross loop from Whaley Bridge

02:23

30.4km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.3 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.66 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 to the picturesque village of Hayfield.

This is a great off-road route for families and beginners, or as a link to access some of the longer routes through the Peak District.

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5.60 km

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

7.30 km

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Cycleway

7.72 km

Highgate Road

Highlight • Settlement

12.6 km

Widdows Hey Wood

Forest

15.3 km

View of Sett Valley from Sitch Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of Sett Valley.

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20.4 km

Black Lane Cross Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Tough little climb up and flat and fast at the top.

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22.7 km

Mellor Cross

Highlight • Monument

The small sacred monument, known as the "Mellor Cross," located in a very prominent location here, commemorates the co-founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley. The search for traces takes us back to the history of the 18th century, as the famous preacher lived from 1703 to 1791. Two short quotations, one from the early period and one from a later period, may give the interested reader a brief insight into the thought world of this unusual man:
+ "Tell everyone of the love of God, for the world is our church" (1739)
+ "Do everything for the good of people and creation" (1781)

Translated by Google •

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27.5 km

Torrside Brewing

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Torrside brewery, open for off sales Mon Tues and weds afternoons, and occasional tap sessions. Fine beers including their specialty of smoked ales. Get some to take home for a post ride drink

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30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

8.05 km

4.28 km

3.73 km

2.66 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

11.7 km

6.97 km

5.62 km

5.11 km

557 m

403 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Sett Valley Trail – Mellor Cross loop from Whaley Bridge

Sett Valley Trail

Sett Valley Trail at Birch Vale Station

Sett Valley Trailhead

Highgate Road

View of Sett Valley from Sitch Lane

Black Lane Cross Viewpoint

Mellor Cross

Torrside Brewing

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