Cycling around High Peak is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Derbyshire. So you can find your perfect High Peak 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: October 3, 2025

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

27.0km

02:01

360m

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

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2. Hope Valley and Winnats Pass loop from Bamford

27.9km

02:01

530m

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

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3. Ladybower loop from Hope.

31.5km

02:38

500m

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

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4. Ladybower, Bamford & Winnats Pass loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

43.1km

03:07

700m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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5. Ladybower & Derwent Reservoir loop from Fairholmes Car Park — Peak District National Park

23.6km

02:11

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

79.7km

05:49

1,570m

1,580m

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

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7. Buxton Pavilion Gardens to Goyt Valley loop

24.9km

02:03

650m

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

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8. Edale, Ladybower & Snake Pass loop from Glossop — Peak District National Park

61.6km

04:51

1,240m

1,250m

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

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9. Buxton loop to the highest village in Britain

39.1km

02:58

870m

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

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10. Buxton to Mam Tor loop

42.5km

03:03

710m

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

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The best cycling routes around High Peak

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

2. Hope Valley and Winnats Pass loop from Bamford

3. Ladybower loop from Hope.

4. Ladybower, Bamford & Winnats Pass loop from Edale — Peak District National Park

5. Ladybower & Derwent Reservoir loop from Fairholmes Car Park — Peak District National Park

6. The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

7. Buxton Pavilion Gardens to Goyt Valley loop

8. Edale, Ladybower & Snake Pass loop from Glossop — Peak District National Park

9. Buxton loop to the highest village in Britain

10. Buxton to Mam Tor loop

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