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Ladybower to Ambergate day2

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Ladybower to Ambergate day2

ajnicholson78 and Kajsa planned a gravel ride

August 24, 2020

Ladybower to Ambergate day2

Hard

06:11

74.7km

12.1km/h

1,030m

1,160m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.7 km for 418 m

After 33.4 km for 180 m

After 44.8 km for 69 m

After 64.6 km for 56 m

After 66.4 km for 70 m

After 74.1 km for 509 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Slippery Stones Swimming Spot at Ferndale Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you love wild swimming spots, this is highly recommended!

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7.45 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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11.1 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Along the eastern edge of Ladybower Reservoir, the track is gravel rather than a single lane road as is found on the opposite side. It's fairly flat with only gentle …

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13.1 km

Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Ladybower is a large reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley. The lake is surrounded by rugged upland, rolling farmland and majestic woodland, making it a wonderful place for myriad walks. …

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14.1 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …

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19.8 km

View of Hope Valley from Shatton Track

Highlight • Trail

This great section of off-road track links the two villages of Shatton and Abney. Best approached from the Abney side if you want to avoid the brutal climb out of …

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30.8 km

Tideswell to Miller's Dale Singletrack Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This quiet singletrack road is a great alternative way of getting up to Tideswell. While it is very steep at the bottom, there are amazing views.

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33.7 km

Monsal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free route that runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill and Bakewell. The compacted gravel trail winds through picturesque limestone dales and long …

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43.7 km

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The Monsal Trail is a traffic-free trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users. A former railway line, the trail runs for 8.5 miles (13.7 km) between Blackwell Mill …

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44.3 km

Bakewell Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell Bridge is a beautiful structure that crosses the River Wye. The Grade I-listed five-arched bridge was constructed in the 13th century. Close to the bridge is prime duck-feeding territory. …

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44.6 km

The Bakewell Tart Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

If you want the best Bakewell tarts and puddings, go to Bloomers on water street round the corner.

Having lived in Bakewell for many years, I can honestly say these …

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44.8 km

Love-Lock Bridge over the River Wye, Bakewell

Highlight • Bridge

If you are visiting Bakewell with somebody special, be sure to write your initials, names, or message on a padlock, lock it to the bridge and throw the key into …

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60.4 km

FIG Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Shop is now renamed as FIG Coffee Shop (early 2023)

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64.6 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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71.9 km

The Birches Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Classic factory blast route that takes you from Holly lane down to the woods where there are an abundance of downhill trails.

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74.7 km

Loamy Descent from Rock-a-Bye Baby

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Loamy steep descent down to the fire road. There is a table top half way down thats rollable. After the table top the trail gets super steep into some tight …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

19.0 km

15.4 km

7.66 km

6.31 km

5.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

18.5 km

17.0 km

12.9 km

6.08 km

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Ladybower to Ambergate day2

Slippery Stones Swimming Spot at Ferndale Bridge

Derwent Dam

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

View of Hope Valley from Shatton Track

Tideswell to Miller's Dale Singletrack Road

Monsal Trail

Monsal Trail Stone Arch Bridge

Bakewell Bridge

The Bakewell Tart Shop

Love-Lock Bridge over the River Wye, Bakewell

FIG Coffee Shop

High Peak Junction

The Birches Trail

Loamy Descent from Rock-a-Bye Baby

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