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The best cycling routes in the East Midlands

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119,228

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9,718

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Cycling in the East Midlands is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of England. So you can find your perfect East Midlands bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

26.4km

01:51

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(168)

1,978

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2. Rutland Water loop from Oakham

40.3km

02:41

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(71)

1,216

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3. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs loop — Peak District National Park

27.0km

02:01

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(64)

1,066

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4. The Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay & back — Peak District National Park

43.9km

03:01

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(74)

821

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5. Carsington Water family loop

14.9km

01:13

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.7

(56)

676

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6. Carsington Water, High Peak Trail & the Tissington Trail loop from Tissington — Peak District National Park

44.4km

03:21

390m

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(27)

350

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7. The High Peak Trail & Monsal Trail loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

65.7km

05:23

780m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(13)

231

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8. Hope Valley and Winnats Pass loop from Bamford

27.9km

02:01

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(57)

2,676

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9. Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines – Sherwood Pines Adventure Trail loop from Kings Clipstone

22.0km

02:05

170m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5.0

(10)

180

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10. Ladybower loop from Hope.

31.5km

02:38

500m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the East Midlands

1. The Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station to Blackwell Mill and back — Peak District National Park

2. Rutland Water loop from Oakham

3. Ladybower, Derwent and Howden Reservoirs loop — Peak District National Park

4. The Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay & back — Peak District National Park

5. Carsington Water family loop

6. Carsington Water, High Peak Trail & the Tissington Trail loop from Tissington — Peak District National Park

7. The High Peak Trail & Monsal Trail loop from Matlock — Peak District National Park

8. Hope Valley and Winnats Pass loop from Bamford

9. Viking Trail, Sherwood Pines – Sherwood Pines Adventure Trail loop from Kings Clipstone

10. Ladybower loop from Hope.

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