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Stage 2: Wirksworth to Bamford — ORTLIEB Escape Routes UK

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Stage 2: Wirksworth to Bamford — ORTLIEB Escape Routes UK

ORTLIEB waterproof planned a gravel ride

April 16, 2021

Stage 2: Wirksworth to Bamford — ORTLIEB Escape Routes UK

Hard

07:15

77.4km

10.7km/h

1,490m

1,450m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.1 km for 122 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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130 m

Brassington Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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4.41 km

View of Grangemill Wind Turbines

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Turn off the High Peak trail and climb up the field towards the wind turbines. Stunning views from the top which makes the climbing all the more worthwhile.

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32.7 km

Baslow Edge Climb

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Through the back streets of Baslow, this way lets you take a direct route to the top of a Baslow Edge.

Here, you can turn left at the top to …

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35.1 km

View from Curbar Edge

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Curbar Edge is a gritstone escarpment that affords spectacular views. With rocks to scramble upon, moorland trails, picnic spots, scenic woodlands, plus more, there’s plenty to explore. It's one of …

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42.4 km

Houndkirk Road — ancient track across Burbage Moor

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Great moorland road, ideal for riders of any ability as it is wide and generally flat (given its location). However, if you are more experienced there are some excellent sections …

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54.3 km

Long Causeway Gravel Trail

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This superb gravel trail links Redmires Reservoirs and Stanage Edge with untold riding opportunities in Hope Valley, Ladybower and beyond. From Stanage, you descend into a heart-melting view of the …

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56.7 km

Long Causeway at Redmires Upper Reservoir

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Smashing road around Redmires Reservoir. This lovely section of quiet road leads onto some single track over Stanage Edge.

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59.3 km

Wyming Brook Drive

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Lovely gentle climb from Rivelin Valley up to Redmires. The wide, easy-going track meanders through the forest up the valley.

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69.7 km

Derwent Edge Bridleway

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A technical and testing bridleway between the top of Derwent Edge and Ladybower Reservoir. It's pretty rocky and can be wet, with slippy or peaty mud in-between! If you're on …

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72.5 km

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

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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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77.1 km

The Angler's Rest Community Pub, Café & Post Office

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We were made to feel really welcome at the Angler's Rest, even arriving in January on our bikes when we were pretty muddy and wet.

It's warm and friendly, with …

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77.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

23.2 km

11.6 km

9.66 km

6.16 km

3.04 km

Surfaces

36.4 km

24.5 km

13.3 km

1.61 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

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Stage 2: Wirksworth to Bamford — ORTLIEB Escape Routes UK

Brassington Lane Climb

View of Grangemill Wind Turbines

Baslow Edge Climb

View from Curbar Edge

Houndkirk Road — ancient track across Burbage Moor

Long Causeway Gravel Trail

Long Causeway at Redmires Upper Reservoir

Wyming Brook Drive

Derwent Edge Bridleway

Ladybower Reservoir — Gravel Cycle Path

The Angler's Rest Community Pub, Café & Post Office

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