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Route 5: The Closed Road, Wormhill and Tideswell

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Route 5: The Closed Road, Wormhill and Tideswell

James planned a road ride

June 29, 2022

Route 5: The Closed Road, Wormhill and Tideswell

Moderate

01:35

33.3km

21.1km/h

550m

540m

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.50 km for 487 m

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2.49 km

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

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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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8.45 km

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

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Perfect cut-through from Rushup Edge to Peak Forest. Views can extend for miles on a clear day.

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19.6 km

The magnificent twin viaducts in Millers Dale were built in 1866 and 1905 by the Midland Railway company. These days, the structure carries the Monsal Trail, an iconic cycle route through this part of the Peak District.

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19.8 km

Tideswell to Miller's Dale Singletrack Road

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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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22.9 km

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

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Tideswell's 'Cathedral of the Peak,' St. John the Baptist Church, is a stunning medieval masterpiece. Its intricate carvings and majestic architecture have captivated visitors for centuries, embodying the village's rich history and cultural significance.

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32.0 km

Pindale Quarry Climb

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An amazing climb accompanied by some beautiful views. The climb starts in the village of Castleton although there is another road from Hope that joins a short way in too. …

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33.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.0 km

634 m

600 m

468 m

428 m

185 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

15.9 km

489 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Route 5: The Closed Road, Wormhill and Tideswell

Mam Tor — Abandoned Road

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

Millers Dale Viaducts

Tideswell to Miller's Dale Singletrack Road

St John the Baptist Church (the 'Cathedral of the Peak'), Tideswell

Pindale Quarry Climb

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