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Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Knutsford

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Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Knutsford

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Pym Chair – Errwood Reservoir loop from Knutsford

05:16

79.9km

1,060m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Artist Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pleasant lane nice during autumn and early spring. You can often spot Blur Bells growing along the way.

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15.4 km

Finlow Hill

Forest

34.8 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Mountain Pass

To reach Pym Chair it's a steep climb from either Lamaload Reservoir or Errwood Reservoir. Once at the top, you're rewarded with glorious views into the Goyt Valley and towards Cats Tor.

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37.0 km

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second of two reservoirs built in the Goyt Valley, the other one being its neighbour Fernilee Reservoir.

There is a beautiful 5-mile (8 km) circular walk around Errwood reservoir with some amazing panoramic views and a lovely 3-mile (4.8 km) circular walk around Fernilee reservoir if you wanted to combine both.

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38.0 km

Peaceful Lane Along the River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The peaceful lane beside the River Goyt winds through idyllic countryside that’s home to lots of wildlife. Smooth and relatively traffic-free, it’s a fabulous way to link Goyt Valley with Axe Edge Moor and beyond.

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43.3 km

Cat & Fiddle Inn and Distillery

Highlight • Climb

The Cat & Fiddle Whisky Distillery stands at the top of the famous climb. There is a bar at the distillery, you can also take a tour or visit the shop.

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