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

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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19.1 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Ashbourne is a nice city. The drive through the long tunnel is impressive. I was amazed by the crowded bike station at the tunnel exit and the bike traffic on the trail.

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19.1 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

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The Ashbourne Tunnel is 350m long; with cyclists friendly surface and it connects Ashbourne town centre with the Tissington Trail. After heavy rains a massive puddle forms just before the …

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19.1 km

Tissington Trail — Start at Mapleton Lane

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

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19.1 km

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

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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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24.6 km

Thorpe Climb from Dovedale

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Stunningly beautiful but steep and challenging road with cattle grids at the top and bottom

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26.5 km

Ilam Village and Monument

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Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

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28.3 km

Throwley Hall Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Long climb on a narrow road that’s not too steep with some absolutely beautiful scenery, it passes through farmland so expect sheep and a bit of dust and dirt

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45.9 km

Churnet Valley Cycle Path

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Follows the path of the old railway and Uttoxeter canel, can continue upto Oakmore where there is a large carpark

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66.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

8.17 km

3.14 km

1.99 km

1.45 km

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

26.1 km

8.74 km

2.29 km

278 m

Elevation

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