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Belper

Longway Bank – Brassington Lane Climb loop from Belper

Moderate

4.0

(1)

77

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Longway Bank – Brassington Lane Climb loop from Belper

01:53

39.1km

500m

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: September 26, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.40 km

Longway Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The steepist bit is at the beginning, but it doesn't really flatten much.

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2

14.9 km

View of Wirksworth from Bolehill

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3

18.3 km

Brassington Lane Climb

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From West End onto Brassington Lane, this is probably the easiest of the well-known ten hill climbs out of the Derbyshire county town of Matlock, although curiously this one actually …

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19.4 km

Le Mistral Wirksworth

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A stunning little French Cafe in the heart of Wirksworth. The staff were friendly and attentive as well as being extremely accommodating. The menu is wonderfully full of French classics …

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5

36.7 km

Velo Bavarian Bike Shop & Service

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Include on route for supplies, bars, gels, tubes etc or just to browse some amazing products! Can often help with urgent issues and repairs.
Also do group rides COVID permitting …

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39.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

7.73 km

1.38 km

232 m

232 m

110 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

728 m

273 m

< 100 m

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