Intermediate 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: August 4, 2025

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5.17 km

View of The Roaches

Great view point of the rocky ridge of Ramshaw Rocks and Hen Cloud. Always full of climbers during the summer months.

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6.94 km

The Roaches Loop

A great loop that takes in the moorland around The Roaches. Always really quiet, very exposed so best to be ridden when the wind isn't too strong.

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14.3 km

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Flash is between 471m and 468m above sea level. It is reported to be the highest village in England.
The New Inn claims to be the highest village pub :-) It's open Tuesday to Sunday.

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14.9 km

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

It's the Highest Village in Britain

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15.5 km

Flash Bar Café

Great spot for coffee and cake. Gets popular with cyclists and bikers but usually space outside if the weather is ok.

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27.3 km

Mermaid Pool

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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29.5 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

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29.6 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Cracking segment, variety of gradients all of them tough, up to amazing views back over Tittesworth Water and The Roaches.

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

502 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

14.5 km

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 18 October

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View of The Roaches – The Roaches Loop loop from Thorncliffe

View of The Roaches

The Roaches Loop

Flash, Highest Village in Britain

Flash – Highest Village in Britain

Flash Bar Café

Mermaid Pool

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

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