Time – 3 hours……Length – 11 kms…..Difficulty – moderate Derwent Valley has some great mountain biking and this short circuit above Ladybower is certainly one of my top five Peak District rides. Its strength is that it’s a great option for just about anyone and it would be a perfect introduction to Peak biking for Read more…
Summary Distance: 26 miles 40 km Time: 4-5 hrs Introduction This is a pretty long circuit through the heart of the limestone country known as the White Peak, but the riding is quite easy, on good tracks or quiet roads almost all the way. There are lovely views and good places for refreshment along the Read more…
Summary Distance: 16 miles 27 km Time: 4 hrs Introduction Great circuit but very tough, it wanders around the southern fringes of Kinder Scout and Brown Knoll – high country with rough, sometimes steep tracks. Few riders will manage to cycle all the way without pushing the bike at times. It’s for experienced mountain bikers Read more…
Summary Distance – 20 miles 30km Time: 3 – 4 hrs Introduction This is a great day out, it’s pretty tough but the views are great.There is a rough, fairly steep climb up from the Edale Valley to get over to the Ashop Valley, but the rest of the route is quite easy going. Instructions Read more…
Summary Distance – 16 miles 23 km Estimated Time – 3 – 4 hrs Introduction You can expect to find some of the finest scenery in The Peak District on this course and provides a pleasant and fairly energetic ride. It follows a mixture of major and minor roads, forest roads and rough tracks, so Read more…
The Manifold Way which runs from Hulme End to Waterhouses in Staffordshire. This is a fantastic old track down in the bottom of the valley which generally follows the route of the river Manifold. There are caves and interesting rock formations along the way as well as a couple of superb tea rooms!! The whole Read more…
There are a number of places to buy refreshments at Grindleford, Eyam, Litton, Tideswell and Bretton. 0 Miles – From the centre of Hathersage go along the B6001 to Grindleford & Bakewell 0.2 Miles – Pass the station on your L. Stay on this road which follows the River Derwent through to Grindleford. This is Read more…
Overview This is a moderate ride with a number of hills. The route takes you away from Buxton & around some of the outlying villages. You will need to cycle on the busy A6 for roughly ½ mile to get out of Buxton but most of the rest of this ride is along quiet county Read more…
Overview This is an easy and enjoyable ride which takes you along the Tissington Trail to the attractive village of Tissington. Cycling away from the trail takes you along quiet country lanes through ancient Bradbourne to the banks of Carsington Water. A climb away from Hopton takes you through attractive woodland to join the Pennine Read more…
This walk, of just under 7 miles, begins and ends in the Peak District village of Great Longstone. Great Longstone is located about a mile east of Monsal Head, gateway to one of Derbyshire’s best-loved tourist hot-spots, yet mysteriously manages to still be somewhat off the beaten-track. If you have time, do explore this pretty Read more…