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DERBYSHIRE


Pedal the Peak District


Series of cycle routes ranging from 7 - 28 miles long and carefully researched to offer cycling along quiet lanes and traffic-free trails with�fantastic views.

Route 1: Gingerbread and Great Oaks�8 or 19 miles, circular

Explore the rolling Derbyshire countryside, take in the timesless Georgian architecture of Ashbourne and visit traditional estate villages.
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Route 2: Roaches and Reservoirs��6 miles or 11 miles, circular

Uncover a landscape shaped by water at Rudyard lake and Tittesworth reservoir and enjoy the spectacular gritsone edges of The Roaches and Hen Cloud.
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Route 3: Rail Trails and Limestone Dales��20 miles, circular

Discover limestone dales, a former railway line, the historic plague village of Eyam and the 'Cathedral of the Peak' -� in an unspoilt farming landscape.
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Route 4: Biking and Birdsong��18 or 21 miles,�circular

Enjoy an easy stretch of the High Peak Trail (a former railway line) and the abundant wildlife on peaceful Carsington Water.
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Route 5: Matlock Moors, Hills and Mills��24 miles, circular

Stop awhile at the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site on this journey fromt he Derwent Valley up onto the moors.
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Route 6: Highs and Lows Around Hathersage��22 miles, circular

Cycle through moorland landscapes beneath Stanage Edge and through Dark Peak villages then descent into picturesque Castleton with its Norman castle.
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Route 7: Stately Homes and Standing Stones��27 miles, circular

A ride through Chatsworth park and picturesque villages to explore the White Peak landscape, passing a Stone Age henge on route.
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Route 8: Hills, Dales and Trails��10 or 23 miles, circular

Follow the river Manifold along a traffic-free trail, then through lovely Alstonefield and across the river Dove to join the Tissington Trail back to Hartington.
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Route 9: High Moors and Gritstone Tors��28 miles circular

Passing through the spa town of Buxton, a demanding ride through high moorland landscapes with fine views of the reservoirs and forestry of the Goyt valley.
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MORE RIDES IN THE PEAK DISTRICT:-

Ride 1: Flash to Wincle and Roache End��14 miles

Cycle ride following the approximate line of the�Dane�Valley�from Flash Bar down to Wincle and�Dane�Bridge�, returning via Roache End and the moorland area between Flash and the Roache. Further information

Ride 2: Tissington Trail and Parwich���15 miles

A ride from Parsley Hey along the High Peak Trail to�Gotham�, then down a minor road to the pretty�village�of�Parwich�, returning by minor roads and the Tissington Trail to Parsley Hey Further information

Ride 3:�Hartington and Tissington Trail�10 miles

Short cycle ride from Parsley Hey to the pretty�village�of�Hartington�and back, taking the Tissington Trail and minor roads Further information

Ride 4: Parsley Hey to Brassington and back via the Trails��25 miles  

A ride from Parsley Hey along the High Peak Trail to Longcliffe and Harboro Rocks, then down to the pretty village of Brassington, on to Bradbourne and Tissington before returning along the Tissington Trail to Parsley Hey. Further information

Ride 5: Hartington to Thorpe and back��27 miles

Starts at Hartington and takes the Manifold and Hamps Trail�and minor roads to reach Ilam and Thorpe, and returns via the Tissington Trail. Further information

Ride 6: Manifold and Hamps Trail from Waterhouses��13 miles

Around the Manifold Valley using the Manifold and Hamps Trail, starting at Waterhouses. This takes trails and minor roads around an area of beautiful limestone scenery. Further information

 

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WATERSIDE CYCLING

Carsington Water Cycle Route8 miles, circular


 


Picturesque hamlets and abundant wildlife at one of England's largest reservoirs.
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FAMILY CYCLING

The Five Pits Trail��6 miles, linear

Undulating off-road route between former coal mines transformed into peaceful lakes and parks.
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Traffic-Free Cycle Routes

High Peak Trail��17 miles��Download

Tissington Trail��13 miles���Download

Manifold Track and Dove Valley���9 miles���Download

Carsington Water��8 miles���Download

Monsal Trail and Tunnels���9 miles���Download

Upper Derwent Valley   12 miles���Download

Black Harry Trails��12 miles���Download