Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

Gene

September 24, 2021

Cycling

Lovely long gravel trail with a couple of very steep and long climbs which have erosion steps built in that can be a little dangerous when descending at speed if you're not aware they're there

Holger 🥾 🚴🏼‍♂️ 🇩🇪🇺🇦

April 22, 2025

Cycling

A fabulously good, flat path on a former railway line through the very hilly national park

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