Walking & Cycling Trails
The Peak District and Derbyshire is home to some of the UK's most iconic walking and cycling routes.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is one of the UK's most popular walking and cycling destinations, with footpaths and trails galore. Discover town trails, gentle riverside rambles, high moorland hikes and circular walking routes starting in the Peak District and Derbyshire, plus plenty of accessible walks for all abilities.
Whether you’re looking for road cycling, mountain biking or gentle traffic-free cycle trails, Derbyshire has over 260 miles of traffic-free cycle routes to explore and there are plenty of circular cycle trails in Derbyshire for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more about Derbyshire’s Cycle Network - find the the best of the county’s cycle trails, locations of cycle hire centres, Sustrans National Cycle Network, the main town centre connections and railway stations in this handy guide.
Find some of the best walking and cycling trails in the Peak District and Derbyshire below.
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Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Eccles House Walk from Chapel-en-le-Frith
Eccles house via the courses returning via Eccles pike. Lovely views. Nanny’s Well, Whitehough and Peak Forest Tramway.
Matlock Cycle Routes - Up Hill and Down Dale
Discover a landscape full of heritage with breathtaking views.
Higger Tor & Carl Wark
Explore the spectacular terrain on the plateau of Higger Tor and the nearby tor of Carl Wark, regarded as an Iron Age hill fort.
Hope Valley & Hucklow MTB route
This ride takes you through classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views.
Walks from train stations Ambergate to Cromford
Discover the Derwent Valley by train and foot. Catch the train to Ambergate and discover the valley on this beautiful walk all the way to Matlock.
Rowsley Circular Walk
Starting and ending at the trentbarton Sixes bus stop in the village of Rowsley, this is a beautiful walk that takes in some of the best countryside…
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