Expert 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: October 15, 2025

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Train Station

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3.54 km

Ruins

5.65 km

High Peak Trail

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 …

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5.84 km

High Peak Trail

The High Peak Trail runs from Cromford to Parsley Hay. It is built on the route of a railway which itself was built by a canal company. They used the …

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22.3 km

Junction of National Cycle Route 54 and Tissington Trail

Fantastic easy gravel riding with stunning views

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22.7 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre & Bike Hire

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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31.2 km

View of Peak District National Park Countryside

Go really slowly and enjoy the lush views

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40.9 km

View of the Old Railway Viaduct

Great views of the old railway viaduct curving round over valley. The trail goes up this old railway

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47.3 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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50.6 km

Middleton Top Engine House and Railway Wagon

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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55.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

10.5 km

429 m

406 m

224 m

112 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

11.2 km

7.61 km

3.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

High Peak Trail – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

High Peak Trail

High Peak Trail

Junction of National Cycle Route 54 and Tissington Trail

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre & Bike Hire

View of Peak District National Park Countryside

View of the Old Railway Viaduct

View of Harboro Rocks

Middleton Top Engine House and Railway Wagon

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