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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Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
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…
Hartington to Tissington Walk
Starting in the picturesque village of Hartington, this beautiful 7.8 mile walk follows riverside tracks through the wooded valleys and breathtaking…
Burbage Edge Circular Walk from Buxton Station
A lovely moorland circular walk which will take you past the Burbage Edge trig point and reward you with great views of Buxton.
Lantern Pike walk from Rowarth
A moderate walk with pleasant streamside walking, some fairly gentle ascents, occasional muddy or rough terrain and numerous stiles.
Hope Valley Cycle Routes - Hope Valley and…
Experience Dark Peak villages and gritstone edges on this 13 mile cycle route.
Kinder Scout mass trespass walk from Hayfield
Follow in the footsteps of the 1932 walkers who trespassed en masse to secure access rights in the Peak District for everyone.
Matlock - High Peak Trail, Hills and Dales
Explore beautiful and heritage rich landscapes.
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