Whaley Bridge is a fantastic base to explore the western edge of the Peak District. Combining breath-taking countryside and industrial heritage.

Whaley Bridge
0 miles from Whaley Bridge
This walk begins with a gentle stroll along a canal path to Bugsworth Basin, a historic former inland port. The route then progresses through Buxworth before ascending on a zig-zag course to Eccles Pike to embrace far-reaching views over a landscape of High Peak hills.
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Great British Life: Stunning Eccles PikeStunning Eccles Pike (Image: Helen Moat)

Bugsworth Basin to Eccles Pike
1 mile from Whaley Bridge
We start at Bugsworth Basin, at the end of the Peak Forest Canal, exploring the canal heritage of the local area, before taking a ramble through the splendid surrounding countryside and onto the and gritstone Peak of Eccles Pike, just over 1,000 feet above sea level
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Great British Life: The amazing Millennium WalkwayThe amazing Millennium Walkway (Image: sally mosley)

New Mills
4 miles from Whaley Bridge
Set off from New Mills, following a section of the Sett Valley Trail to Birch Vale and onto the Peak Forest Canal and Torrs Riverside Park.
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Disley
4 miles from Whaley Bridge
This walk takes in some of the early stretches of the Gritstone Trail, which winds its way from Disley to Kidsgrove in Staffordshire, taking in some awesome views over the Cheshire Plain from White Nancy at Kerridge and Tegg's Nose Country Park.
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Hayfield
5 miles from Whaley Bridge
Hayfield is an architectural treasure trove of early industrial housing. Combine this with moorland tracks, old footpaths and far reaching views for a fascinating walk.
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Great British Life: Barber Booth near Edale by David WrightBarber Booth near Edale by David Wright (Image: Archant)

Vale of Edale
10 miles from Whaley Bridge
Far away from busy main roads, this undulating tour around the Vale of Edale following old paths, tracks and trails, enjoys dramatic views of distant peaks as well as offering an option to peep over the famous Great Ridge into neighbouring Hope Valley.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change.