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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High Peak Trail
A 17.5 mile walking, cycling and horse-riding route.
Matlock - High Peak Trail, Hills and Dales
Explore beautiful and heritage rich landscapes.
Belper Heritage Walk
Learn more about this industrial community and how it has changed in the past 200 years.
Renishaw to Eckington Circular
This lovely 8 km (5 miles) walk takes you away from the bustle of traffic and out into the deepest, most peaceful countryside - within only a few…
Hope Valley & Hucklow MTB route
This ride takes you through classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views.
Matlock Cycle Routes - Stanton Moor circular
Testing climbs and superb views over the Wye Valley.
Monsal Trail
An iconic traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.
Castleton, Mam Tor & The Great Ridge Walk
An exhilarating 6½ mile walk with the option to extend to 8 miles. It includes one of the best ridge walks in the country, with superb views of the…
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