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Hope Cross – Hagg Farm descent Loop from Castleton

Rob Gaff

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Hope Cross – Hagg Farm descent Loop from Castleton

Rob Gaff planned a mountain bike ride

July 26, 2020

Hope Cross – Hagg Farm descent Loop from Castleton

Hard

03:23

33.7km

10.0km/h

900m

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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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11.4 km

View over Ladybower Reservoir

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Epic views of Ladybower reservoir on a meandering easy trail.

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11.7 km

Hope Cross lies at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes through the Peak District, ands it's surrounded by beautiful views down into the Valley. You'll find it's a lovely wide open track with spectacular views.

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13.0 km

Potato Alley Descent

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A top tip here is never to ride up it unless you really, really have to! But ridden downhill, this is always a grin inducer. Some hate the feeling of …

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15.0 km

Rowlee Farm Hill

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This is always a challenge to ride up, especially when it comes towards the end of a ride! It's not technical, or even that steep; it's just long. Still, on the upside there are always plenty of sheep for company.

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16.2 km

Hagg Farm Descent

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Hagg farm descent is a short, fast, naturally bermed, rocky blast. Watch out for a couple of gates and be prepared for a pinch flat if not tubeless. Great fun 😁

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19.7 km

View of Crook Hill

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The climb to get here is tough but very doable and satisfying. Stood with your back to the gate you have a wonderful view. And even better, when you go …

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19.7 km