Things to do in and around Hayfield
 Pennine Bridleway |
 Walking |
 Cycling |
 Fell Running |
Pennine Bridleway & Horse Riding
Why not check out the new Pennine Bridleway which links the High Peak Trail with Byrness, Northumberland, a distance of 560km (350 miles)
The Trail goes through the centre of the village and is waymarked through the village by green signs with the National Trail 'acorn' logo on them and 'PBW'. It comes down Valley Road through the centre of the village before turning off and going down the Sett Valley Trail and over Lantern Pike.
The bridleway is the first purpose built long-distance bridleway for horse-riders, mountain bikers and walkers. 120 miles of the route is currently open from Derbyshire up to and including the 47 miles of the Mary Towneley Loop in the South Pennines. The remaining section of the trail is still under construction but when completed, will reach with Byrness in Northumberland. For further information visit the website on http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/penninebridleway
Designed specifically for horse riders, off-road cyclists and walkers, the bridleway connects the green fields of Derbyshire through gritstone moors to the remote hills of Cumbria.
It runs roughly parallel to the Pennine Way but mainly along lower-lying paths and despite the name it is also a great route for walkers and an alternative to the challenges of the Pennine Way.
The idea for the Pennine Bridleway came from Mary Towneley, who, in 1986, rode from Derbyshire to Northumberland to highlight the state of the country's bridleways.
At Hayfield there are also parking facilities for horse boxes.
We also have a shop selling snacks, maps, leaflets and books, and our friendly staff are happy to help by providing information and advice.
The Sett Valley Trail
The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 mile recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking New Mills and Hayfield.
The trail was formerly a railway line that terminated at Hayfield and although the track is no longer there, the line now forms a 2.5 mile-long traffic-free route also ideal for walkers and cyclists.
There are various facilities including a picnic site, car park, bus station, toilets (including disabled toilets) at the Hayfield terminus of the Trail.
Walking
With many beautiful walks around Hayfield, it's no suprising the village attracts many visitors throughout the year.
Walkers and ramblers enjoy the Peak District of which Hayfield is the heart. There are also many pubs in Hayfield for those whom have acquired a thirst.
Regular, brisk cycling or walking can improve confidence, stamina, energy, weight control, life expectancy and reduce stress. It can also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel cancer and osteoporosis.
Cycling
With plenty of beautiful scenery, challenging hills (hard work going up, exhilarating coming down!), Hayfield is ideal for the cyclotourist. Many people of all ages come to Hayfield to enjoy relaxed cycling in the countryside, here in Hayfield. The land is hilly with many different trails for cyclists with little to no traffic.
The Sett Valley Trail which runs from Hayfield to New Mills is ideal flat ground for an afternoon of gentle cycling.
Fell Running
Hayfield holds an annual fell running event which sees many contenders enter with the hopes of winning a prize.
Fell running, also known as mountain running and hill running, is the sport of running and racing, off road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. The name arises from the origins of the English sport on the fells of northern Britain, especially those in the Lake and Peak District.
Fell races are generally run annually and over an established sequence of checkpoints. A marked route may lead runners from the start onto the open hill and back from the hill to the finish. Where the route is unmarked, a runner may choose their own route between the ordered checkpoints. Even so, routes between checkpoints tend to be well established for fell runners in fine weather, if not the popular route, and may involve a choice. The runners decision when there is a choice of routes will generally depend on the weather, visibility, surface conditions and their ability to ascend at that point in the race.
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