St. Michael's Church – Ogston Reservoir West Car Park loop from Ambergate

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St. Michael's Church – Ogston Reservoir West Car Park loop from Ambergate

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St. Michael's Church – Ogston Reservoir West Car Park loop from Ambergate

03:16

50.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.7 km for 68 m

After 32.6 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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5.61 km

The Dog at Pentrich

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop off, good food, beer and friendly staff!

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13.7 km

St. Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice country lane's some blind corners to beware of

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14.9 km

Ogston Church

Highlight • Religious Site

easy ride with some not too steep hills, mainly road riding, have to be careful as some junctions go onto very fast roads, none nice views all round

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15.0 km

Holy Trinity Church

Highlight • Historical Site

16.7 km

Ogston Reservoir West Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Nice nice views on the way to reservoir... some narrow roads with blind spots so care is needed

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17.3 km

Alders Wood

Forest

32.7 km

Bottom Moor

Forest

36.7 km

Riber View Farm Shop & Kath's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely spot to stop for a refreshment but CASH or CHEQUE only! Don't expect fast service, this is a very relaxed affair but a very enjoyable place to stop with great cakes or fresh fruit available.

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39.7 km

Lea Moor Road to Plaistow Green

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great fun fast but steady downhill section (going towards Crich), plenty of view round corners to check traffic. There’s some uneven road surfaces with little dips to watch out for though

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