The walk
From Chinley station, walk to the Peak Forest Canal and follow the towpath for 4.0 miles to Disley. Getting to and from the towpath adds 1.5 miles away (about 1.5 to 2 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Both ends are in or near:
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Disley back to Chinley take from 34min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Chinley from the cities
- SheffieldFrom 37min
- ManchesterFrom 37min
- NottinghamFrom 1hr 33min
- LiverpoolFrom 1hr 35min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 37min
- LeedsFrom 1hr 46min
- LeicesterFrom 1hr 49min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 56min
Good to know
How long is the Chinley to Disley walk?
About 5.5 to 6 miles from station to station: 4.0 miles along the Peak Forest Canal and 1.5 miles away (about 1.5 to 2 miles on foot) getting to and from the towpath.
How long does it take to walk from Chinley to Disley?
About 2 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat towpath, without stops.
How do you get back from Disley to Chinley?
By train: the quickest journey from Disley back to Chinley takes 34min.
How do you get to Chinley by train?
Chinley is 37min from Sheffield, 37min from Manchester, 1hr 33min from Nottingham and 2hr 52min from London by train.