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Pennine Bridleway |
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Description |
 This fabulous 120 mile long trail runs through the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, through Lancashire and on into Yorkshire.
It is suitable for mountain bikers, horse riders and walkers taking you on a tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the country.
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Joining Routes | Settle Loop, Stoodley Pike, Gorple Reservoir, Widdop Reservoir, Watergrove Reservoir, Ogden Reservoir and Piethorne Reservoir, Healey Dell, Arbor Low, Buxton, Wirksworth, Wild Boar Fell, Castleshaw Reservoir, Dovestone Reservoir, Lantern Pike |
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Route Photos |  |  |  |  | Cyclists on the Tissington Trail near Parsley Hay | View near Rushup | | Cyclist on the trail near Hayfield |  |  |  |  | Piethorne Reservoir near Littleborough | Cowm Reservoir near Broadley | | Stoodley Pike |
 Photos are copyrighted by their owners
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Route Highlights |
Middleton-by-Wirksworth
The village of Middleton-by-Wirksworth is near the start of the trail. |
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Peak Forest
Small village in the Peak District with a church dedicated to 'Charles, King & Martyr' (King Charles I of England, executed in 1649.) |
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Hayfield
The route passes right through this pretty village which has plenty of fine pubs, cafes and guest houses. |
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Lantern Pike is a hill located just outside Hayfield measuring 373 metres in height. The views from the trail are fabulous. |
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Often called 'the gateway to the Peak District National Park' this market town is slightly off the route but ideal for overnight stays. |
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Bottoms Reservoir, Hadfield
This man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire sits just outside of Hadfield which doubled as the fictional town of Royston Vasey in the television show League of Gentlemen. |
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Piethorne Reservoir
The largest of several reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley above Milnrow, in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. It was built in 1866. |
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Located near Whitworth, Lancashire, just north of the route. There is a nice circular walk around the reservoir. |
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This attractive reserve sits in the Spodden Valley and right on the route. It is a real trail highlight with water mills, wildlife, picnic areas and the 1867 Healey Dell Viaduct. |
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Gorple Reservoir
The trail path runs right alongside this Yorkshire Reservoir. |
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Stoodley Pike
Stoodley Pike is a 1,300ft hill including the Stoodley Pike Monument at the summit. It was built in 1856 when peace was declared at the end of the Crimean War. |
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Lovely spa town with the highest elevation of any market town in England. Buxton is described as 'the gateway to the Peak District National Park' with plenty of excellent choices for overnight stay. |
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Reservoir situated in a valley above the village of Greenfield, in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester. Dovestones is a major tourist attraction, offering several walks amongst picturesque landscapes. |
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This beautiful lake and country park is a popular tourist attraction offering watersports and scenic views. There is also a caravan park on site. Right next to the lake is the splendid Wine Press. This contemporary British Restaurant includes a lovely outdoor seating area where you can enjoy fine views over the lake with your lunch. There's also an attractive modern interior for cooler days. The pub is also dog friendly and a nice place to stop on the route. |
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Rochdale Canal
The trail crosses the Rochdale Canal near the village of Calderbrook in Yorkshire. |
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The trail runs right alongside this large reservoir near Wardle. |
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Hebden Bridge
The lovely Yorkshire Town of Hebden Bridge lies at the confluence of the River Calder and the River Hebden (Hebden Water). It is an ideal place for a stopover with plenty of good guest houses, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. |
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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Video | |
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GPX File | Pennine Bridleway.gpx |
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