Derbyshire Life Beautiful countryside outside Whaley Bridge by Paul Roberts - Credit: Archant Whaley Bridge hit the headlines in the summer of 2019, when the Toddbrook Reservoir dam was in danger of collapse. Now that life is returning to relative normality, we can look towards exploring the beautiful areas surrounding the town. 1 A lovely view of Combs Reservoir on the descent from Eccles Pike by Sally Moseley - Credit: Archant Whaley Bridge 0 miles from Whaley Bridge This walk begins with a gentle stroll along a canal path to Bugsworth Basin, a historic former inland port. The route then progresses through Buxworth before ascending on a zig-zag course to Eccles Pike to embrace far-reaching views over a landscape of High Peak hills.