Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Viewpoint

16.6 km

Headstone Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

One of the many tunnels that have been reopened for walkers and cyclists on the Monsal Trail. Runs under the beauty spot of Monsal Head (cafe, pub and viewpoint on top of the hill).

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17.6 km

Monsal Trail

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The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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21.3 km

Monsal Trail — Bakewell Station

Highlight • Parking

Stunning place to cycle and walk.

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23.1 km

Buck Pingle Plantation

Forest

44.8 km

Ruins

45.7 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

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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46.9 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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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57.4 km

Bradbourne Brook Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Fun for the fool hardy, slow and steady. Can be deep, be prepared to bail if your bike starts to slide out from under. At your own risk🚲😬. Bridge for the sensible 😉

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60.5 km

Tissington Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and …

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74.9 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

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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86.7 km

Pond (Artificial)

Lake

104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

37.4 km

9.33 km

6.09 km

4.20 km

3.77 km

645 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

26.6 km

25.2 km

20.4 km

1.04 km

Elevation

Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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