Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.91 km

View from Turnditch Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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15.7 km

Carsington Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Nice smooth road alongside Carsington water. Fair few cars on a busy weekend but the road is wide and smooth with most of the cars driving slowly. Good views of the lake.

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26.7 km

Longcliffe Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Twists and turns and great view

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32.1 km

Hopton Wood

Forest

34.3 km

Middleton Wood

Forest

36.5 km

Cromford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Cat crossing just up from Scarthin Books

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37.3 km

River Derwent at Cromford

Highlight • River

Crossing the Derwent at Cromford

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54.2 km

Hazelwood Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place to stop and admire the view after a long climb.

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

26.9 km

240 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.2 km

2.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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