Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Monsal Viaduct

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Take the bridalway to the right of the viaduct, after the tunnel, and ride underneath. Tough going but worth it

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5.43 km

View of Cressbrook Mill and Tunnel Entrance

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Great views of Cressbrook Mill from the Monsal Trail and one of the many tunnels reopened for cycling on the Trail. Tunnels are all lit although you may want to …

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6.02 km

Litton Tunnel

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Watch out for people can get very dark

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6.18 km

Cressbrook Tunnel (Monsal Trail)

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torch needed

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6.71 km

Litton Tunnel

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Great bit of easy trails for all the family and the tunnels add a element of interest!

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9.07 km

Millers Dale Station Café

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Cafe, Toilets, Car park

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9.80 km

Long Lane Climb from Millersdale

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Steep limestone bridle way that climbs up south from Miilersdale it seems to go on for ever, once you reach the top you’ve definitely earned yourself a chocolate bar or bag of crisps (I had both)

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11.1 km

Sunset View in Peak District National Park

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15.0 km

Taddington Wood

Forest

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

4.90 km

4.56 km

2.42 km

1.03 km

972 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.01 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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