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Sett valley Trail at Clark's Crossing © Copyright Graham Hogg and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Sett Valley Trail The Sett Valley Trail is a 2.5 miles long bridleway. Even so it does connect to the Pennine Bridleway which passes through Hayfield. The railway line operated as a branch line between New Mills and Hayfield carrying goods and passengers from 1868 running along the lower valley of the River Sett. It closed in 1970. Derbyshire County Council bought the line from British Rail in 1973. Hayfield's station buildings were demolished and parking and tourist facilities were built. It is a beautiful area to ride with a lot of history attached, with solid stone buildings everywhere. Passing through Hayfield, riding the Pennine Bridleway some years ago, they had a Corn Dolly Festival! There are plenty of other bridleways in the area that the rider can explore. Grid Ref: SK 0027 8567 Church lane, New Mills Parking not easy. There is a grassy area further up St Georges road that is a possible spot. Grid Ref: SK 0361 8693 Hayfield Excellent parking at end of trail. Highgate Farm Livery Limited Livery yard (liveryfinder.co.uk) Sett Valley Trail - Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District (derbyshire- peakdistrict.co.uk)