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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Hulme End

Staffordshire Moorlands

Fawfieldhead

Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Hulme End

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Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Hulme End

05:10

91.3km

1,830m

Road cycling

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: August 22, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.11 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Cafe

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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5.18 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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17.4 km

Arrock Plantation

Forest

18.8 km

Rookery Plantation

Forest

21.8 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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23.6 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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37.0 km

Pindale Quarry Climb

Highlight • Climb

An amazing climb accompanied by some beautiful views. The climb starts in the village of Castleton although there is another road from Hope that joins a short way in too. …

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38.9 km

Winnats Pass Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

No.33 of Simon Warren's '100 Greatest Cycling Climbs'. A 1.1 mile (1.8 km) climb with an average gradient of 11.4% and a max of 18.3%.

Worth it though as once …

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49.9 km

Eccles Road Climb and View of Combs Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely, long, steady climb with gorgeous views all the way up. Nice and quiet too, with just the odd car or walker. Once you reach the top, look left for views over Combs and Combs Reservoir.

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61.1 km

Pym Chair

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great climb. Add it on after Blaze Hill. Proper test of your fitness.

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91.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.6 km

2.07 km

631 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.0 km

19.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

18°C

12°C

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Long Dale Road – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Hulme End

Hartington Cheese Shop

Long Dale Road

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Cressbrook Switchback

Pindale Quarry Climb

Winnats Pass Climb

Eccles Road Climb and View of Combs Reservoir

Pym Chair

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