The best road cycling routes around Shirland and Higham CP
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Last updated: October 28, 2025
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1. Cromford Pond – Crich Climb loop from Alfreton
49.5km
02:20
580m
580m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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46
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2. Cromford Pond – Halls Ice Cream, Matlock Bath loop from Alfreton
78.6km
03:34
790m
790m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3. Pleasley Pit – Hardwick Inn loop from Shirland
41.1km
02:02
380m
380m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4. Shuckstone Lane – River Derwent at Cromford loop from Alfreton
45.8km
02:15
540m
540m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5. Newstead Abbey – Station Avenue, Newstead Abbey loop from Alfreton
73.0km
04:12
690m
690m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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