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The Pennine Cycle Way runs from Derby to Berwick across the Pennines, some 355 miles! The route basically follows the Pennine Bridleway. Join at Hayfield by taking Sett Valley Trail (see below). Parts of the route are suitable for regular cycles but numerous sections only suitable for mountain bikes.
One hundred and twenty miles of this route, between Derbyshire and Byrness in
Northumberland, is now open. Intended primarily for horses, this bridleway is
really only suitable for mountain bikes.
The trail runs through Hayfield.
South, it takes you across the Peaks to Rushop Edge (9.3 km); onto Peak Forest
(4.5 km) and Wormhill (9.0 km). The trail southwards finishes at Middleton Top,
some 58 km from Hayfield. North, it takes you through Broadbottom (11.9 km);
Tintwistle (7.1 km); Carrbrook (8.4 km); and onto a 70 km circuit starting at
Summit, 60 km from Hayfield.
Sett Valley Trail
Traffic free, the Sett Valley Trail runs from
Hayfield to New Mills (4 km), using the old railway track that linked Hayfield
to Manchester. It is suitable for family rides.
Bicycle hire is available
from Hayfield Information Centre, Station Road, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire,
SK22 2ES. Tel: 01633 746222.
Longendale Trail
The Longendale Trail runs from the station at
Hadfield (7 miles N of Hayfield through Glossop) to the entrance to the Woodhead
tunnel, a distance of about 12 miles. It has fine views across the Longendale
Valley and the reservoirs which fill it and over to Black Hill to the
north.
Cycle Hire: Longendale Valley Cycles, Hadfield, Glossop. Tel: 01457
854672 or 0378 750880
Monsal Trail
There is an easy section from the start at Bakewell
(20 miles SE of Hayfield) to Longstone, about 6 km ride; but, for the more
adventurous, the trail continues all the way to Blackwell Mill, a few miles
downstream of Buxton on the river Wye.
Cycle Hire: Bakewell Cycle Hire,
Station Yard, Station Road, Bakewell DE45 1GE. Tel: 01629 814004 Fax: 01335
348603
Manifold
Trail
A stunning trail that starts at Hulme End (22 miles S of
Hayfield) and follows the old Leek & Manifold Light Railway to Waterhouses.
The trail is about 20 miles (round trip); allow 4 hours plus a bit more if you
wish to climb up to Thor's Cave for spectacular views.
Tissington Trail
Starting from Crowdecote (about 16 miles S of Hayfield
through Buxton), the trail runs all the way to Ashbourne, some 9 miles, an
interesting and pretty route.
Cycle Hire: Parsley Hay - 01298 84493 Ashbourne:
01335 343156
High Peak Trail
This traffic-free
trail starts from Dowlow near Buxton and runs for 28 km along the old Cromford
& High Peak Railway terminating at Cromford near Matlock Bath. It joins the
Tissington Trail at Parsley Hay. There are many things to see: old engine
houses, sidings, quarries and abundant wildlife. Dowlow is 10 miles S of
Hayfield.
Upper Derwent Valley
The cycle routes around
the Derwent Reservoirs (19 miles E of Hayfield off A57), the Thornhill Trail and
cycle lanes to Hathersage offer safe cycling in this area. The High Peak Trail
joins the Cromford Canal (which forms part of ther Heritage Way) at High Peak
Junction near Cromford. The High Peak Trail provides 17.5 miles of traffic free
route and links with the Tissington Trail.
Bike Hire: Peak Cycle Hire centre at
Fairholmes, Derwent near Bamford (01433 651261); Middleton Top, Middleton by
Wirksworth on the High Peak Trail (01629 823204).
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Monsal Fisheries. The Monsal Dale
River is famous for its unique strain of breeding Rainbow Trout, as well as a
good head of wild and stocked Brown Trout. Fly fishing only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. Tel 01629 640159.
Monsal Head is 18 miles SE of Hayfield
off B6465 near Ashford.
Press Manor Lake. A series of three lakes, the top one of
which is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, Brown and Tiger Trout for fly fishing
only. The bottom lake is available for coarse fishing and is stocked with Bream
, Small Carp , Barbel , Roach , Rudd and Orfe.
Press Manor is situated 30 miles
SE of Hayfield on A632 between Matlock and Chesterfield.
Carsington Reservoir
is England's ninth largest. It has won numerous awards for
its facilities which include a Visitor Centre, shops, restaurants and cafés.
Carsington is 30 miles SE of Hayfield off the B5035 between Ashbourne and
Wirksworth.
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Mellor &
Townscliffe Golf Club, Tarden, Gibb Lane, Mellor SK6 5NA Tel: 0161 427 9700
18
holes, 5925 yards, Par 69
Mellor is 5 miles W of Hayfield
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Golf Club, The Cockyard, Manchester Road Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UH Tel: 01298
812118
18 holes, 6434 yards, Par 71
Located 6 miles S of Hayfield.
Disley Golf
Club, Stanley Hall Lane, Disley SK12 2JX Tel: 01663 762071
18 holes, 5942 yards,
Par 70.
Located 6 miles WSW from Hayfield (take Jackson Edge Road, right off A6,
in Disley).
Marple Golf Club Barnsfold Road Marple SK6 7EL Phone: 0161427 2311
18
holes, 5552 yards, Par 67
Located 10 miles NW of Hayfield off A6.
Buxton and
High Peak Golf Club
18 holes, 5966
yards, Par 69: a challenging course where wind direction is a major factor on
some holes.
Located 10 miles S of Hayfield on Waterswallows Road (left off A6 at
Buxton).
Glossop and District Golf Club, Sheffield Road Glossop, SK13 7PU Phone:
01457 865247
11 holes, 5800 yards,Par 68
Located 11 miles N of Hayfield on A57.
Matlock Golf Course
18 holes, 5808 yards, Par 70, a moorland course with fine
views of the beautiful Peak District.
Located 32 miles SE of Hayfield on A632
through Matlock.
Ashbourne Golf Club
18 holes, 6402 yards, Par 72
Located 33
miles SSE of Hayfield on A515 south of Ashbourne.
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Chatsworth International Horse Trails
Held each May, this two-day
event attracts support from across Great Britain.
Chatsworth is 22 miles SE of
Hayfield, south of Baslow off B6012.
Pikehall Harness Race
Racing with a difference! In 1998
top-class grass Harness Racing was introduced to Pikehall and its meetings in
June and July have already become major sporting events with extensive TV
coverage.
Pikehall is 23 miles SE of Hayfield (take A515 from Buxton, then left
onto A5012).
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Glossop Victorian Swimming Pool,
Howard Park, Dinton Road Glossop Tel: 01457 863128
Set in Howard Park's woodland
this Victorian pool was fully refurbished in 1993 and offers a unique
opportunity to swim in a full 25 metre pool in a spacious and airy classic
example of Victorian architecture whilst looking out over the picturesque
parkland.
Glossop is 10 miles N of Hayfield.
Marple Swimming Pool and The
Dolphin Centre, Stockport Road Marple Phone: 0161 427 7070
Marple is 10 miles NW
of Hayfield on B6101.
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