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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

Hard

4.5

(6)

105

riders

Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

01:49

17.5km

500m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.2 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Twitchill Farm Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice rocky climb (descent) from Aston up to the top of Twitchill farm. Can be easy or really tricky depending on the time of year. Rewarded with amazing views at the top of Hope, Mamtor and Losehill

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2.66 km

Top Plantation

Forest

4.23 km

Woodland Singletrack Trail, Peak District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful woodland single track trail. It's a climb into the woods and then flattens out through the trees before another climb up and out.

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5.83 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.

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6.91 km

Win Hill Woodland Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is a cracking little descent that is not rocky but can be slippy in the mud and has a couple of sudden fast downhills. Nothing technical but fun. Spits …

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8.16 km

Woodlands Valley Forest Trails

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful woodland trails up the hillside with some great views down to the reservoir.

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8.59 km

Forest Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Very good for cycling both ways

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10.7 km

Hope Cross

Highlight • Monument

Hope Cross lies at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes through the Peak District, ands it's surrounded by beautiful views down into the Valley. You'll find it's a lovely wide open track with spectacular views.

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10.8 km

Forest Path in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Very good for cycling both ways

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17.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

6.19 km

3.51 km

1.02 km

117 m

103 m

Surfaces

9.02 km

4.09 km

1.87 km

1.48 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Derwent Reservoir and Dam – Hope Cross loop from Hope

Twitchill Farm Climb

Woodland Singletrack Trail, Peak District National Park

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Win Hill Woodland Descent

Woodlands Valley Forest Trails

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