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Sett Valley Trail

Updated: July 17, 2025

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Nearest Town:: High Peak
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Distance:: 6.00 miles
Time:: 2.50 hours
Difficulty:: Easy
Terrain:: Terrain: The Sett Valley Trail follows the course of a former railway line. It is a wide, well-maintained, and predominantly flat path with a compacted stone/gravel surface. It is highly accessible and suitable for walkers of all abilities, pushchairs, wheelchairs, cyclists, and horse riders (on permitted sections).
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About this Walk

Starting Point: Hayfield car park (SK22 2ES) or other access points in New Mills or Hayfield. The Sett Valley Trail is a linear route, so an out-and-back walk is typical, or arrange transport for a one-way trip. Approximate Distance: The full Sett Valley Trail is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) one ...

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