Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.78 km

Stanage Stone Slabs

Highlight • Cycleway

A brilliant test on a gravel bike or fairly straight forward on a mountain bike, you can choose this series of stone slabs to either climb or descend next to …

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8.00 km

Redmires Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Redmires Reservoirs are a group of three reservoirs at the eastern edge of Sheffield, fed by the Hallam Moors. The landscape around here is absolutely sublime; wild moors and gritstone …

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10.4 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Fox Holes Plantation

Forest

22.5 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

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22.6 km

Whinstone Lee Tor Viewpoint Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lovely steady climb up to Whinstone Lee Tor viewpoint. A favourite trail of mine purely for the views down the hillside and great single track.

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29.5 km

When the Derwent reservoir is full, the water flows out through the 'plugholes' at the southern end. A mesmerising spectacle when there's a lot of water flowing and can be enhanced by a great sunrise.

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31.6 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.

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35.5 km

The Beast Upper Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A challenging descent. It is fairly steep but it's the rocks that will get you. Line choice is vital as taking the wrong one will likely end in an OTB …

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36.4 km

Hope Cross

Highlight • Monument

Hope Cross lies at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes through the Peak District, ands it's surrounded by beautiful views down into the Valley. You'll find it's a lovely wide open track with spectacular views.

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39.6 km

Top Plantation

Forest

47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

11.9 km

9.61 km

3.89 km

3.34 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

14.1 km

6.09 km

5.68 km

5.31 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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