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.
A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Hope Valley Cycle Routes - White Edge Loop
3 mile off-road cycling loop to White Edge Lodge through the Longshaw Estate.
Ladybower Reservoir Cycle Route
This scenic family-friendly cycling route takes you around part of Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District's Upper Derwent Valley.
Manifold Valley, Hills and Dales cycle route
Cycle through traditional villages and hilly limestone countryside.
The Carsington Loop
Discover a tranquil landscape shaped by water on a beautiful circular cycling route.
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