Map Title: Peak District
Edale Hayfield Castleton

Map Information:

Lying between Sheffield and Manchester and just south of Kinder Scout this is challenging mountain biking country in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Parts of the area are remote and exposed. Weather conditions can change rapidly; so be prepared.
The routes are physically demanding with difficult sections. It is not recommended for beginners.

This diagram shows the approx map location and area.

Photos of the routes Want to see pics of the mountain bike routes including Jacobs Ladder and the rock steps of Rushup Edge? Here's a taster of what to expect. Be warned though, you could be making that trip to the Peak District sooner than you planned!

Route Profiles Gradient profiles of the routes showing the climbs and descents.

The Map
The map is A4 (210 x 297mm) in size and comes in a sealed waterproof cover. On one side is the mountain bike map and on the other side are text descriptions of the suggested routes.

Map Extract (this map has hill shading)

Information on the mountain bike routes shown on the map:

You can use the the map to make up your own routes /detours, or follow our own circular mountain bike route suggestions whch are arrowed on the map and described on the other side.

Mountain Bike Route names:

Edale Hayfield Loop
16 miles
A classic Peak District mountain bike route that takes in Jacob's Ladder, Roych Clough and Rushup Edge and skirting Mount Famine and Mam Tor. It involves a lot of climbing, and will test your mountain biking skills.The route is good in both directions. For adrenaline junkies then taking on the route clockwise - to go down Jacobs Ladder and also down the rock steps of Rushup Edge should be considered. For most others there's enough buzz anti-clockwise.

Route Profile

Edale Hayfield Loop with extension around Hayfield
18 miles (Loop plus extension)
This variation around Hayfield goes near Kinder Reservoir then a climb and a wonderful descent along Snake Path into Hayfield.

Route Profile

Edale Hayfield Loop with extension around Castleton
21.5 miles (Loop plus extension)
This mountain bike route extension adds about a 5 mile loop from Mam Nick to Hollins Cross and down a breathaking descent to Castleton. The reward(!) for this is a 900 feet climb back up to Mam Nick via the byway near Blue John Mine. The byway was actually the former road until is subsided in the late 1970's. Where the road has collapsed provides a good excuse for a photo and time to catch your breath.

Route Profile

Edale Hayfield Loop with both Extensions
24.5 miles
Feeling fit !!

Route Profile

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