Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Wirksworth

Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Wirksworth

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Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Wirksworth

02:28

38.8km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 300 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.4 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are a few of the old train tunnels local to here, its at the very start of the Tissington Trail, you can see the end for those of you …

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17.5 km

Tissington Trail — Start at Mapleton Lane

Highlight • Trail

Tissington trail about 28 miles amazing views with cafe and toilets on the way windy in places awesome biking

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17.5 km

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

Highlight • Parking

Very polite and friendly staff. Young chap spotted the ti gravel bike a mile off, so we got chatting for 10-15 mins.. I found most people rather friendly around here...

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26.1 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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32.7 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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34.7 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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36.0 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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36.1 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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