Location: North of England. Length: 130 miles of route is now open; 73 miles through Derbyshire to the South Pennines, the 47 mile Mary Towneley Loop and the 10 mile Settle Loop. Average number of days to complete: Derbyshire to Mary Towneley Loop is a 5-7 day horse ride/walk and a 3-5 day cycle. The Loop itself is a 3-4 day horse ride/walk and a 2-3 day cycle. Once open, the full route (350 miles) is likely to take 3-4 weeks to horse ride/walk and 2 weeks to cycle. Users: When fully open, 100% will be available for horse riders, mountain bikers and walkers. 5 miles north of Hayfield there is currently a stretch not yet open to horses. A suitable route will be available by 2008. Highest point: There are 2 highest points on the 130 mile open section, both at approximately 465m (1563ft). In Derbyshire the highest point is South Head Hill, in between Roych Clough and Hayfield, and Top of Leach is the highest point on the Mary Towneley Loop. The total ascent around the Mary Towneley Loop is 1125m (3690ft).
