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Blackwell

Climb to Hardwick Hall – Bolsover Castle loop from Blackwell

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Bolsover
Blackwell

Climb to Hardwick Hall – Bolsover Castle loop from Blackwell

Moderate

11

riders

Climb to Hardwick Hall – Bolsover Castle loop from Blackwell

03:20

69.5km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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After 14.3 km for 275 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

Climb to Hardwick Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The easier of the two climbs up to the hall, approached from the North. Good views of the hall to right as you climb. Be prepared for a couple of cattle grids.

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15.7 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

3

27.2 km

Great place to stop for food and drinks, seats outside overlooking river

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4

46.2 km

Gets steeper as you go but you're rewarded with a great view of the area

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5

49.9 km

Bolsover Castle

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful place

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6

50.2 km

Pillar of Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

53.5 km

Whether you do the climb from Sutton Scarsdale or the one from Heath you’re rewarded with a great view at the top

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8

53.6 km

Climb to Palterton

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

First time climbing (I usually go down it) . Decent fitness required . Long and pretty steep in places. Worse near the top. Rewarding views once completed on the right.

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69.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

14.8 km

6.56 km

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

17.2 km

531 m

263 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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