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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Castleton Heritage & History Walk
This lovely 5.4 mile route takes you around the highlights of Castleton, one of the prettiest and most historically significant villages in the Peak…
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
Heights of Abraham to Matlock Walk
Take this short walk from the Peak District Mining Museum at Matlock Bath to Matlock via the Heights of Abraham and Masson Hill.
Whaley Bridge Heritage Walk
Discover the beauty of Whaley Bridge’s scenery and the heritage of its Industrial past.
New Mills Rail Ale Trail
A walk from New Mills Central Station to New Mills New town Station, via the town's public houses, sampling fine beers and food along the way.
South Derbyshire Walk – Peek into the Past
An easy 6 mile walk, with lar reaching views, to the tranquil riverside village of Swarkestone.
Roaches and reservoirs cycle route
Uncover a landscape shaped by water, experience traditional villages and enjoy spectacular gritstone edges.
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