Mountain biking in Derbyshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of East Midlands. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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1. Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield

28.0km

02:35

640m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

26.0km

02:26

590m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park

22.9km

02:28

750m

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4. From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park

49.4km

04:13

1,050m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park

47.5km

03:18

440m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Bakewell, Baslow Edge & Curbar Edge loop — Peak District National Park

35.1km

02:26

720m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

59.6km

05:05

1,180m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Hope to Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

23.4km

01:51

360m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak Trail — Peak District National Park

41.4km

03:21

740m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Bakewell to Beeley Hill & Birchover loop — Peak District National Park

34.1km

03:00

770m

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1. Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield

2. Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

3. Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park

4. From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park

5. High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park

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10. Bakewell to Beeley Hill & Birchover loop — Peak District National Park

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