Looking for the best mountain biking routes around Howden Reservoir? Then browse our collection of mtb rides around this beautiful lake around Sheffield below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Cranberry Clough Descent – Cut Gate Trail loop from Midhopestones	Intermediate 01:56 17.5km
Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park	Expert 02:26 26.0km
Dingbank Wood loop from Edale	Easy 00:47 12.3km
Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Stanage Stone Slabs loop from Edale	Expert 03:16 37.8km

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Cranberry Clough Descent – Cut Gate Trail loop from Midhopestones
01:56
17.5km
9.1km/h
520m
520m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
20
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
02:26
26.0km
10.7km/h
590m
580m
Expert
4.6
(108)
907
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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Dingbank Wood loop from Edale
00:47
12.3km
15.8km/h
150m
140m
Easy
4.5
(6)
49
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Stanage Stone Slabs loop from Edale
03:16
37.8km
11.6km/h
780m
780m
Expert
3.8
(4)
12
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.