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MTB Trails in Peak District

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Mountain biking in the Peak District is a fantastic way to explore this exceptionally varied national park. You can take on challenging bridleways, pedal across exposed moorland and descend into picturesque towns nestled in the folds of the hills. The Peaks have plenty of ups and downs, but if you want to bring children, you’ll have no problem finding flatter routes through vibrant valleys alongside chuckling streams. 


In the High Peak region, ride from the gorgeous village of Hope up to Mam Tor, one of the park’s most iconic summits. Explore the waterside of Ladybower Reservoir or the Longdendale reservoirs, ideal for families. In the south of the national park, you’ll find beautiful dales, bridleways leading to hilltops and long-distance trails that can take you as far as you want to go. With moorland routes, paved bridle paths and forest tracks, the terrain is as fantastically mixed as the views.

Intermediate
02:35
17.4 mi
Expert
02:26
16.1 mi
Expert
02:28
14.2 mi
Expert
04:13
30.7 mi
Expert
05:54
39.3 mi
Intermediate
01:51
14.5 mi
Expert
03:00
21.2 mi
Easy
00:36
3.82 mi
Expert
02:41
17.3 mi
Intermediate
03:21
25.7 mi
Intermediate
02:57
21.2 mi
Intermediate
02:26
21.8 mi
Intermediate
04:08
31.8 mi
Intermediate
02:03
17.0 mi
Intermediate
02:48
25.1 mi
Intermediate
02:36
17.7 mi
Intermediate
02:50
19.6 mi
Intermediate
02:46
19.2 mi
Expert
02:23
19.0 mi
Intermediate
03:05
20.0 mi

The 20 best MTB rides in Peak District

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    Intermediate
    02:35
    17.4 mi
    6.7 mph
    2,100 ft
    2,075 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    Expert
    02:26
    16.1 mi
    6.6 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    Expert
    02:28
    14.2 mi
    5.8 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    4
    Expert
    04:13
    30.7 mi
    7.3 mph
    3,450 ft
    3,450 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    5
    Expert
    05:54
    39.3 mi
    6.7 mph
    4,625 ft
    4,625 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    6
    Intermediate
    01:51
    14.5 mi
    7.9 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    7
    Expert
    03:00
    21.2 mi
    7.1 mph
    2,525 ft
    2,525 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    8
    Easy
    00:36
    3.82 mi
    6.4 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    Expert
    02:41
    17.3 mi
    6.4 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    10
    Intermediate
    03:21
    25.7 mi
    7.7 mph
    2,425 ft
    2,425 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    11
    Intermediate
    02:57
    21.2 mi
    7.2 mph
    2,650 ft
    2,650 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    12
    Intermediate
    02:26
    21.8 mi
    9.0 mph
    2,350 ft
    2,350 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    13
    Intermediate
    04:08
    31.8 mi
    7.7 mph
    2,525 ft
    2,525 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    14
    Intermediate
    02:03
    17.0 mi
    8.3 mph
    1,375 ft
    1,375 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    15
    Intermediate
    02:48
    25.1 mi
    9.0 mph
    1,850 ft
    1,850 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    16
    Intermediate
    02:36
    17.7 mi
    6.8 mph
    1,300 ft
    1,300 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    17
    Intermediate
    02:50
    19.6 mi
    6.9 mph
    1,750 ft
    1,750 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    18
    Intermediate
    02:46
    19.2 mi
    7.0 mph
    2,325 ft
    2,350 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    Expert
    02:23
    19.0 mi
    7.9 mph
    1,475 ft
    1,475 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    20
    Intermediate
    03:05
    20.0 mi
    6.5 mph
    2,475 ft
    2,475 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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