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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Bolsover Castle to Sutton Scarsdale Hall walk
This countryside walk starts and ends in the market town of Bolsover and links together two historically significant buildings, Bolsover Castle and…
Biddulph Valley Way
A 4.5 mile flat surfaced path ideal for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Matlock Cycle Routes - Up Hill and Down Dale
Discover a landscape full of heritage with breathtaking views.
Calke Abbey Cycle Route
A 12 mile circular cycle route from the historic town of Repton.
Brown Edge Circular Walk from Buxton Station
A lovely circular walk with two possible extension walks.
Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
Birchen Edge to Chatsworth walk
This 7-mile circular walk takes in Birchen Edge, Chatsworth and Dobb Edge- all of which are gems of the Peak District. Chatsworth and the surrounding…
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