Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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4.90 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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13.9 km

View of the Old Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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14.8 km

Chapel Plantation

Forest

20.7 km

Blakemoor Plantation

Forest

22.2 km

Junction of National Cycle Route 54 and Tissington Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic easy gravel riding with stunning views

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22.5 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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23.1 km

Tissington Trail Summit

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Wow - 25km of GRVL heading South on a false flat descent on perfect princess GRVL - bliss.

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23.9 km

View of the Peak District Rolling Hills

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awesome views windy

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25.6 km

Hartington Signal Box

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The toilets are behind the signal box. Picnic tables, and places to lock your bike.

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37.0 km

Tissington Trail

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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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39.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

9.19 km

1.17 km

230 m

194 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

7.26 km

4.93 km

4.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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