Details :Beautiful Dove Stone Reservoir Walk Distance 4.1 miles Time 2-3 hours Terrain Full Route: field paths, hill trails and well-made tracks;Accessible Route: well-made metalled and level stony tracks Accessibility Full Route: some uneven terrain, gates, step stiles;Accessible Route: well-made metalled and level stony tracks, gates Start and End Point Nearest Postcode OL3 7NE | /// spirit.wreck.century Map Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 Print-friendly Route Introduction : Beautiful Dove Stone Reservoir Walk This beautiful Dove Stone Reservoir Walk takes you briefly into the stunning Chew Hills and moors of Dove Stone Moss, and then returns for an easy circuit of the lovely Dove Stone Reservoir, with fabulous open views of this beautiful area to the far north west of the Peak District National Park. This is a walk...
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Peak District Bike Rides
The Manifold Way
The Manifold Way The Manifold Way The Manifold Way is a (mostly) traffic-free trail that runs for 8 miles through the Staffordshire Peak District between Hulme End in the north and Waterhouses in the south. As the name suggests, it follows the course of the River Manifold through the Manifold Valley, and the valley of its tributary river, the River Hamps. The name ‘Manifold’ comes from the ‘many folds’ of the river, as it meanders along the valley floor. Interestingly, the River Manifold disappears underground via sinkholes south of Wetton Mill and only reappears in the grounds of Ilam Hall, approximately 5 miles away. The River Hamps also flows underground through a series of caves and subterranean passages. The Manifold Way is a perfect route...
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Derwent & Howden Reservoirs Walk/Bike Ride (10 miles)
Details: Derwent Reservoir Walk & Howden Reservoir 10 mile Walk or Bike Ride Distance: 10.3 miles Time: 3-4 hours (walk); 1 hour (bike ride) Terrain: A mix of country lanes and off-road trails with some uneven ground Accessibility: Generally well-made tracks, some gates, no stiles, short stretches of uneven ground Facilities: Cycle hire, bike wash, toilets, café, gift shop Start and Finish Point: SK 17277 89330- Postcode S33 0AQ - /// validated.jazz.sandbags Print-friendly PDF of Route Introduction This lovely circular walk or bike ride begins and ends at Fairholmes Visitor Centre, run by the Peak District National Park Authority. The route completes a circuit of both Derwent and Howden Reservoirs, with a beautiful old packhorse bridge as a great halfway point and picnic stop. There is...
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Upper Derwent MTB Classic
Upper Derwent MTB Ride Upper Derwent MTB Classic is Created & Sponsored by The Bike Garage - www.bikegarage.co.uk This is one of our most popular routes, exploring the extremely popular Upper Derwent Valley. Mountain bikers have been riding in this area for years due to its uniquely challenging trails, stunning views and flowing singletrack. This Upper Derwent MTB Ride gives a great introduction to anyone who is a keen mountain biker but perhaps hasn't ridden in the area before. The climb up through Crook Hill Farm is perfect for looking for the easiest way to the top with great views of the Edale Valley and beyond. Starting with an easy descent down to the top of Hagg Farm, before heading onto the top of...
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A Family Bike Ride – Circular Trail from Parsley Hay
Parsley Hay Circular Family Bike Ride Distance: 13 miles (21 kilometres) Time: Allow 3-4 hours Terrain: Cycle trails, a short section of road, some gates to open Start and end grid reference: SK 14602 Nearby Accommodation If you are looking for accommodation in this part of the Peak District, Croft Farm Holiday Cottages are located right on this route, only a few metres off the High Peak Trail. You will see the entrance to their accommodation from the High Peak Trail between points 11 and 12 of the route. Introduction This 13 mile route is relatively flat and uses mostly even terrain. The vast majority of the route is on either the Tissington Trail or the High Peak Trail, both former railway lines that have been...
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The High Peak Trail
The High Peak Trail is a traffic-free path that runs for 17 miles between Dowlow near Buxton and High Peak Junction near Cromford. It follows the route of the former High Peak Railway Line, opened in 1831 to carry minerals between Cromford Canal and the Peak Forest Canal. The line closed in 1967, and the land was bought by the Peak District National Park in 1971 for conversion into a trail for walkers, runners, cyclists and riders. The High Peak trail runs through stunning limestone countryside. It also passes close to the mysterious and ancient site of Minninglow Hill, the site of a number of Neolithic chambered tombs and Bronze Age burial barrows. Like the Monsal Trail and the Tissington Trail, the High Peak...
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The Monsal Trail
Monsal Trail The Monsal Trail - 8.5 Miles of Blissful Views The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free path running for 8.5 miles between Combs Road in Bakewell and Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The path follows the former track of the Midland Railway Line, constructed in 1863 to link Manchester and London. Its route ran through the beautiful Wye Valley on the orders of the Duke of Devonshire, who refused permission for the railway to run through his land close to Chatsworth House. The railway closed in 1968 and was converted into a pedestrian trail in 1981. The Monsal Trail passes through the most stunning White Peak scenery, running close to villages and settlements at Blackwell...
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The Tissington Trail
In 1899 the railway line between Buxton and Ashbourne opened, operated by the London and North Western Railway. It was the last railway to be built in the Peak District. The line closed in the 1960s and the land was purchased by the Peak District National Park in 1971 to transform it into a traffic-free trail for walkers, riders and cyclists. The Tissington Trail now runs for 13 miles from Parsley Hay in the north to Ashbourne in the south. The Tissington Trail is joined by the 17 mile long High Peak Trail at Parsley Hay, making an extensive route that is part of the National Cycle Network. The High Peak Trail runs from High Peak Junction near Cromford to Dowlow, near Buxton, through beautiful...
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