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Waterhouses, Hulme End, Hartington, Tissington, Thorpe, Ilam and return.

End of the Manifold Way to Hartington looks to be a road that could well have fast moving traffic. Not a very long strech and I can't see a way of avoiding it. It does have good visibility though so you can see what's coming a long way off. A stretch on the High Peak Trail after Hurdlow. Surface might not be great, could reroute onto a paralell road. The section befor Harpur Hill is quite hard to work out. Satellite images make it looks quite reasonable but it looks like the route is quite recent. Be prepared to reroute if it doesn't exist. Section of Old Road leading up to White Hall outdoor centre looks suspect. Be prepared to get off and walk. New Mills to Mellor has surfacing that would be a problem in bad weather. If there's been rain take Mellor Rd instead.  Marple Rd/Glossop Rd around Charlesworth look like they will be busy roads. Take care, possibly use pavement if quiet.