Hard road ride. Very 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 16, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.32 km

Calcroft Sprink

Forest

22.3 km

The Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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28.8 km

Parsley Hay Water Tap

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place to stop and refill bottles from the tap

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28.9 km

Parsley Hay Bike Hire Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

As well as offering bike hire, there are also toilets, a drinking water tap and a refreshment kiosk with a great selection of hot and cold food and drinks.

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35.6 km

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beautiful spot above the little Hamlet of Earl Sterndale and looking towards Hitter Hill and Axe edge. From here you can drop down and then climb up …

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36.9 km

Crowdicote Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view may be beautiful but the climb is brutal

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39.8 km

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with some great cafes and pubs.

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41.0 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

46.9 km

View of Ramshaw Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views from up here over big skies and a rugged landscape. Well worth the effort on a sunny day.👌

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49.8 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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72.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

14.8 km

733 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

13.0 km

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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