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Distance: 30km
Climb to Monsal Head before descending into Monsal Dale. Climb again, traverse and wait for the final descent of steep-sided Deep Dale.
Distance: 10km
A good introduction for those new to mountain biking. 70% off road with no real technical problems.
Distance: 14km
A short but varied and interesting route. 50% off road.
Distance: 14km
Overall the route offers a good variety of terrain and a lot of added interest can be found in the old mills and the surrounding countryside. 60% off road.
Distance: 21km
The going is generally easy but there are some long climbs. 76% off road.
Distance: 30km
Altogether an unexpectedly good ride as a good chunk is on prepared bike trails.
Distance: 24km
An excellent and interesting ride with some relatively big climbs and a tricky, technical descent.
Distance: 16km
A gentle start through a country park before crossing a couple of brooks. There then follows a climb and a satisfying descent to Sheepbridge before roads and cycle way bring you back to the start.
Distance: 10km
A good introduction for mountain bike beginners. 75% off road
Distance: 27km
A varied route between Hayfield and Mellor. Includes some good technical and stamina tests.
Distance: 24km
Open hills, sheltered woods and reservoirs. Good off road sections.
Distance: 26km
A figure of 8 ride exploring the farm, wood and open moorland between Chesterfield and Baslow.
Distance: 23km
A route that crosses both limestone and gritstone country. Includes the very technical Cave Dale - it is not for the faint hearted and will be unrideable to most - especially as a climb which it is here.
Distance: 31km
A fine challenging ride through the hills on the extreme north-western edge of The Peak District, covering a wide and interesting variety of rideable terrain.
Distance: 20km
A good poor weather route: the higher part of the route is fast and well surfaced with easy navigation, and the muddy sections are short.
Distance: 23km
A canal towpath, enjoyable bridleways with two good descents and a road section with a steep climb.
Distance: 50km
An excellent ride covering some spectacular and interesting terrain. The challenge lies more in its length rather than any sustained technical difficulty.
Distance: 25km
No steep hills but the route is quite demanding as many off roads are on field boundaries - best saved for a long dry spell.
Distance: 28km
A straightforward route through attractive Yorkshire farmland on the NW edge of the Peak District.
Distance: 18km
Mainly easy field and track riding through farmland to the west of Derby.
Distance: 8km
A short and easy ride over Edge Moor and through Wingfield Park that makes for a pleasant evening or short day.
Distance: 35km
A demanding and memorable ride through terrain as varied and interesting as the ride itself.
Distance: 17km
The route explores the region of fields, woods and open moorland on tracks and paths which vary as much as the landscape itself.
Distance: 26km
High moorland crossings with long climbs and descents. |
