There is the 8mile trail that circles carsington water or the longer 15mile trail around the derwent reservoirs. Find places to ride and information about them everywhere in the country whether you are looking for easy cycling routes on the isle of wight or challenging mountain bike trails in. All easily accessible from sheffield and manchester with routes starting from charming derbyshire towns such as ashbourne, matlock, bakewell and buxton. Derbyshire and the peak district have a wonderful range of cycle routes, from level or very gently sloping converted railway lines to wild mountain bike routes. Guide to cycling in and around the peak district national park, on road or trail bike. Comment on other routes that you have tried, give them a. From a gentle selfguided family cycle ride on a trafficfree cycle trail, along canal towpaths and old railway lines to more challenging peak district mountain biking trails across challenging terrain and steep climbs. The area is one of the most cyclefriendly places on the planet. To sheffield, hoyland, swinton, barnsley, royston, wakefield, rothwell and leeds. However, whilst riding routes for the new official guidebook to the national cycle network last summer i tackled the high peak trail, formerly part of the cromford and high peak railway, and within the opening miles i found myself on a testing climb up the long sheep pasture incline which seriously challenged my theory. Extended multiday routes designed for the cycle tourist who wants more of a challenge. No matter what your cycling ability, the peak district is a superb spot to explore on two wheels.
A ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. To rickmansworth, london, st albans, harpenden, luton, leighton buzzard, milton keynes, northampton, market harborough, leicester, loughborough, shepshed, nottingham, worksop and sheffield. Jul 11, 2019 cycling in derbyshire and the peak district. Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. Click five pits trail map above for larger jpeg image 800kb. Cycle away was published in 1992, then again in 1996. The peak district is one of the most popular venues for mountain biking and with experienced and qualified instructors we guarantee you a. Cycling in south derbyshire overview of all cycle routes. See local routes on this site you will also find details of cycle events organised by the local volunteer rangers, who are supporters of sustrans, and its backbone. Bakewell loop cycle route gps cycle routes and walking.
Find places to ride and information about them everywhere in the country whether you are looking for easy cycling routes on the isle of wight or challenging mountain bike trails in the north pennines. Cycle the peak district and derbyshire mountain biking. Nine stunning offroad cycle routes in the national forest. Trafficfree cycle trails derbyshire dales district council. Add your own routes using the new cycle route planner. These routes showcase the districts abundant wildlife, stunning scenery and rich heritage. Cycling attractions include the splendid trans pennine trail and the pennine bridleway both of which contain miles of traffic free cycle tracks giving wonderful views of the beautiful peak district national park. Cycle route is a great site for finding cycle routes, mountain bike trails and single track that has been tried and tested. Derbyshire cycle shops bike directory cycle routes uk. Looking for the best routes to cycle to, from and around the peak district for everyday journeys. One of the joys of cycling is exploring areas that are not accessible by car there are several cycle routes throughout the derbyshire and peak national park. It follows a section of the former manchester, buxton, matlock and midlands junction railway, built by the midland railway in 1863 to link manchester with london.
Cycling uks unique guide to all the published cycle routes in the british isles, whether on or offroad. What better way to keep fit than a scenic bike ride in one of our parks. Sustrans peak district map and sustrans east midlands map. The monsal trail is an off road track with splendid views of the river wye and the peak district scenery. However, the opportunity to include cycle away on the cycling uk website now means that information can be kept more up to date. Derbyshire has some beautiful scenery and excellent cycle trails and tracks.
Many of the routes below cover these two trails and. We encourage derbyshire schools to provide smart rider cyclist training for their year 6 children. Pretty villages, superb views, interesting history, fascinating wildlife and geology its all here for you to enjoy on these journeys by bicycle. Cycling is not only great exercise but a really interesting way to explore some of the landscapes looked after by the national trust. Complete with os maps and helpful advice, these carefully researched routes offer the very best of the derbyshire dales on two wheels. Peak district cycling guidebook day rides and cicerone press. Coast to coast across lancashire and yorkshire, with six circular day rides cycling and cycle touring. The nicest cycle routes at or near derbyshire on routeyou. The list of trails below depicts just a few of the many cycle routes that derbyshire has to offer. Dont miss britains best bike rides, our guide to of the uks best cycle routes, free this saturday with the. Written by nick cotton, the book includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails. Tissington trail loop 9 miles, easy manifold valley, hills and dales 21 miles, hard trails triangle 28 miles, moderate ashbourne and villages 15 miles, hard the carsington loop 17 miles, moderate cycling around bakewell. Easy going cycle routes there are some fantastic easy going, gentle and mainly traffic free cycle routes in the peak district and derbyshire that are perfect for families. Whether its a family daytrip, a bicycle ride for two or mountain biking, then derbyshire certainly is the place in which to do it.
Chesterfield cycling guide with maps and routes cycle. Jul 26, 2010 this is the fully updated second edition of the popular guidebook trafficfree cycle trails, containing more than 400 cycle routes around britain. Cycling in the peak district offroad trails and quiet lanes including 18 routes, plus notes on family routes hope, hathersage and edale loop this is a much longer loop, 44 miles, starting and finishing in hathersage. We also offer free onetoone cycle training to people aged 18 or over who live, work or study in derbyshire. The peacock at rowsley, originally a manor house, is a boutique peak district hotel located in the heart of the derbyshire. The peak district and derbyshire offers all types of cycle routes for every ability. The national cycle network is a great way to find trafficfree routes and quiet lanes. A great option for family groups are the trails around the reservoirs. They are ideal places to start cycling whether young or old. Dont miss the visitor centre in the old market hall, where you can pick up free copies of guides to the town and surrounding area plus information on cycle routes in the peak district. The ride starts by chesterfield train station and heads south out of the town to join national cycle route 67 on the five pits trail this lovely trail takes you through grassmoor country park and on to tibshelf ponds. Bakewell loop cycle route gps cycle routes and walking routes. The map shows the best of the countys cycling routes, distances, locations of cycle hire centres, the national cycle network routes and the main. The number in the red box at the side of each route denotes national cycle network route number.
Jun 01, 2019 burton and south derbyshire sits directly at the heart of the beautiful national forest and keen cyclists can enjoy a number of stunning cycle routes around the area. Derbyshire cycle shops cycle shops england cycle shops derbyshire cycle shops. Bakewell, calton lees and edensor circuit, derbyshire. Enjoy our fantastic cycle trails at monsal, tissington, high peak, thornhill and manifold and discover some of the peak districts most picturesque scenery. Become a fan to get latest on events, training courses and activities. There are cycle racks to secure your bike at the agr icultural business centre and on granby road. So strap on your helmet and explore the midlands by bike. And offroad mountain bike maps and guides to the peak district. The derbyshire cycling plan, launched in early 2016, set out aspirations shared by derbyshire sport now superseded by active derbyshire, the county council and derby city council. Whether its a familyfriendly cycle ride on a trafficfree trail, or some more challenging mountain biking on rugged terrain that youre after, the peak district and derbyshire offers stunning cycle routes to suit all abilities.
Cycle routes pedal in and around the peak district explore the spectacular countryside of the peak district by bicycle, on bridleways, quiet lanes and trafficfree trails. Become a fan to get latest on events, training courses. This routes incorporates the nicest roads to reach polesworth vicarage. Cycle derbyshire promoting cycling across the county. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Running between ashbourne and buxton is the tissington trail, a former railway line, easily accessible and providing miles of flat easy going cycling for all the family to. Weve made it easy for you to filter our routes by region, distance and whether theyre trafficfree. The primary function of this site is an overview of the derby section of the national cycle network. Family friendly cycling peak district and derbyshire.
The nicest cycle routes at or near south derbyshire on routeyou. It gives tips on how to get started and where to get advice, contacts for different routes and organisations as well as tips for safe cycling. Many of the routes below cover these two trails and other cycling attractions in the county. Chatsworth loop 18 miles, hard the monsal trail 18 miles, easy a limestone loop 18 miles, hard. Top 10 family cycle routes in britain family cycling. Mountain biking and cycling the peak district offers the very best cycling routes for both families and experienced mountain bikers. The maps are a simple clear overview of the routes. Cycling in derbyshire overview of all cycle routes. From a gentle selfguided family cycle ride on a trafficfree cycle trail, along canal towpaths and old railway lines to more challenging peak district mountain biking. These easy going routes are gentle and mainly trafficfree and are perfect for families and leisure cyclists. Do you know about that quiet offroad cycle path that runs alongside the main road.
Many routes follow old railway lines or waterways and offer level, surfaced routes. We also offer free onetoone cycle training to people aged. Derbyshire and the peak district mountain bike routes guide. Since then information has continued to be collated, but not widely published as the information was continually changing. Why not try the riverlife way route a linear park from darley park down to borrowash weir near elvaston castle approx. You can use our fantastic cycle map to plan your routes around the city. There is no need to take your own bikes when visiting derbyshire. Enjoy the spectacular countryside of the derbyshire dales by bicycle on quiet lanes and trafficfree trails. Or if you are planning a cycling holiday, but dont know where is the best place to cycle, then you have come to the right place. Includes jacobs ladder, stanage edge and the routes around ladybower reservoir and many other lesser known gems. Wales longdistance cycle route maps and guide books european cycle routes ireland, france, spain, the netherlands, norway, germany and the danube danube cycle trail. Follow national cycle route 67 on this lovely largely off road route through derbyshire. This cycling tour takes you along the nicest roads in the municipality of measham. From there a short on road section takes you through alfreton to the finish point at the train station.
A great cycle route planner, however you like to ride. Five peak district cycling routes the peacock at rowsley. Burton and south derbyshire sits directly at the heart of the beautiful national forest and keen cyclists can enjoy a number of stunning cycle routes around the area. Then this cycle journey planner could be a useful tool.
Greatest climbs accessible from macclesfield this page gives you an overview of the climbs featuring in simon warrens series of greatest climbs books that are accessible in a dayride from the macclesfield area including wilmslow and other neighbouring towns. From touring the countryside to descending a mountainside, whatever type of cyclist you are, cycling uk has some inspiration cycling routes for you. More routes, as well as a wide variety of cycling information and advice, are available from cycle derbyshire and sustrans. We want to make sure south derbyshire provides an environment to enable people of all ages to cycle regularly for leisure, active travel, commuting or sport. Derbyshire cycle route maps and guide books, including. Whether out for fun, visiting friends and family, or cycling to work, there are more than 300km of cycle ways in derbyshire to help you on your way. Cycle network kcn for derbyshire and to seek approval for the principles guiding its implementation. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The monsal trail is an off road track with splendid views of the river wye and the peak district scenery it is a must see if visiting the area for cycling. The routes are spread out over derbyshire with a higher proportion in the peak district area. From simple routes for families to mountain bike trails for thrill seekers weve got a ride for all types of cyclist. Great cycle routes from british cycling find accredited road cycling routes, cycle trails and download route maps or gpx files for free. Cycling uks unique guide to published cycle routes view.
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