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Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Cressbrook Switchback – Windmill Lane loop from Great Longstone CP

Road cycling routes

Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Cressbrook Switchback – Windmill Lane loop from Great Longstone CP

Moderate

45

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Cressbrook Switchback – Windmill Lane loop from Great Longstone CP

01:54

33.7km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate 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: February 27, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.60 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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2

3.33 km

Cressbrook Switchback

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One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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3

11.7 km

Windmill Lane

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Lovely village. No obvious windmill

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4

15.1 km

Bretton Ridge Road View

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This road along the ridge passes through the tiny village of Bretton (a few houses and a pub). You are rewarded with endless views of the surrounding countryside.

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18.6 km

Hall Hill Troughs

Ruins

6

19.4 km

Eyam Tea Rooms

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Fantastic cyclist friendly cafe, bottomless coffee and a discount to cyclists. Has bike racks outside and will refill water bottles if left outside next to the bikes awesome!!

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7

19.7 km

Climb to Eyam via Traffic-Free Road

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Gentle climb into Eyam on a traffic free road

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8

27.9 km

Quiet Lane to Hassop with Views of Curbar and Baslow Edge

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This is by far the best way to Hassop from Baslow as it avoids the fast road from Calver. Plus, as you ascend or descend, be sure to stop and …

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31.7 km

Bowling Green Wood

Forest

B

33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

2.13 km

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

16.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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4°C

86 %

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