The Steel Cotton Rail Trail, a newly launched attraction between Sheffield and Manchester, offers 14 day-length sections for both urban explorers and avid hikers. The trail provides a journey through the charming landscapes southeast of Manchester, leading to the Derbyshire borough of High Peak. It aims to unite elements of the land’s heritage, drawing visitors to parts of the Peak District typically overlooked by those heading for the Pennines. The trail is part of a post-industrial region near urban areas, serving as a tribute to the Mancunian Kinder Scout trespassers of 1932 and the Pennine Way-farers.