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Peak Forest Canal – Gritstone Trail Start (Disley) loop from Whaley Bridge

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Peak Forest Canal – Gritstone Trail Start (Disley) loop from Whaley Bridge

Moderate

4.7

(3)

15

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Peak Forest Canal – Gritstone Trail Start (Disley) loop from Whaley Bridge

04:21

16.2km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.28 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

147 m

Whaley Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Gateway to the Goyt Valley, Whaley Bridge benefits from a great range of hiking options. Strolls along the Goyt or the Peak Forest Canal are wonderfully serene, while moorland adventures …

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2

303 m

Whaley Bridge Incline

Highlight • Monument

3

643 m

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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923 m

Whaley Bridge Canal Basin

Lake

5

5.11 km

Peak Forest Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Built in the late 18th century, the Peak Forest Canal was designed to transport goods, such as limestone from Dove Holes to the Ashton Canal. These days, its towpaths are …

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6

8.86 km

Gritstone Trail Start (Disley)

Highlight • Trail

Congratulations or goodluck, it's an amazing trail, have fun.

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7

11.9 km

Horse Field

Highlight • Natural

This part of the path is through a farm, with fields of sheep and horses. Dogs need to be kept on leads here

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15.6 km

Brookfield Pond Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

16.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

4.70 km

1.90 km

1.45 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

4.21 km

2.26 km

1.83 km

1.34 km

536 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 19 October

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9°C

93 %

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