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Ladybower & Win Hill

Ladybower & Win Hill

Nick planned a mountain bike ride

August 14, 2021

Ladybower & Win Hill

Hard

02:54

25.5km

8.8km/h

790m

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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

After 4.72 km for 1.51 km

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1.57 km

The Lazy Dancer

Highlight • Pub

Good stop for food/beer.
Don't park here as it expensive; sat/sun; 4hours £5, 24hours £10. Plenty of free parking around the area.

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6.28 km

Derwent Edge Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

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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7.48 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

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8.45 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

You need to head south from the Tor to see this view, but it's very difficult on a bike. Most people head East and go the long way round, not so steep but don't get to see this.

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10.5 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight (Segment) • 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 mountain biking. …

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14.5 km

Win Hill Woodland Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is a cracking little descent that is not rocky but can be slippy in the mud and has a couple of sudden fast downhills. Nothing technical but fun. Spits …

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