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Edale to Hollin's Cross – Lockerbrook Descent Loop from Hope (Derbyshire)

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Edale to Hollin's Cross – Lockerbrook Descent Loop from Hope (Derbyshire)

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April 6, 2022

Edale to Hollin's Cross – Lockerbrook Descent Loop from Hope (Derbyshire)

Hard

04:23

50.7km

11.6km/h

980m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 8 m

After 50.8 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.03 km

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This was once the main road into Castleton which was built up onto the side of Mam Tor. Unfortunately due to the local geology the road began to subside almost …

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8.10 km

View of Hope Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure you look up when riding, the climbs are tough in this part of the world but be sure to enjoy the views.

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9.82 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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9.82 km

Edale to Hollins Cross Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A varied in terrain climb up to Hollins cross. Super views down the valley and up hill. Some of the trail in singletrack before then opening up into a nice …

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17.9 km

Potato Alley Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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22.1 km

Fast when dry singletrack through the woods with glimpses of the reservoir on your right hand-side that opens up into a loose rocky descent, great fun! Good confidence on the bike required because it can get quite techy in places.

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28.4 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

Sight of the dambusters practice missions. The routes around all three reservoirs are ideal for active families or the less fit/ambitious biker. stunning scenery. When you reach the very northern …

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38.8 km

Hagg Farm Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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50.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

13.2 km

11.6 km

3.96 km

2.53 km

2.34 km

123 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

14.9 km

6.84 km

6.39 km

2.78 km

876 m

Route Details

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Edale to Hollin's Cross – Lockerbrook Descent Loop from Hope (Derbyshire)

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

View of Hope Valley

Hollins Cross

Edale to Hollins Cross Trail

Potato Alley Descent

Lockerbrook Descent

Derwent Reservoir

Hagg Farm Descent

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