Cycling Trails
The very best bike-friendly routes in the Peak District and Derbyshire to suit all abilities.
The Peak District and Derbyshire has some of the best cycle routes in the world, ranging from rugged mountain bike routes to traffic-free cycle trails for the whole family to enjoy.
Derbyshire alone has over 260 miles of traffic-free cycle trails to explore and on this page, you'll find some of the best bike-friendly routes in the area, including easy going routes are gentle trails that are perfect for leisure cyclists.
Some of the most popular cycling trails in the Peak District and Derbyshire are the fantastic cycle trails at Monsal, Tissington, High Peak and Manifold, where you'll find bike hire facilities, refreshment stops and picturesque views along the way.
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Ashbourne and Villages
Explore rolling countryside taking in the Georgian architecture of Ashbourne and visit traditional estate villages.
Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
Rails trails and limestone dales cycle route
Discover limestone dales, a former railway and the historic plague village of Eyam.
Hope Valley Cycle Routes - Hope Valley to Great…
A 17.5 mile journey through moorland landscapes
Hope Valley Cycle Routes - Hope Valley and…
Experience Dark Peak villages and gritstone edges on this 13 mile cycle route.
Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
Hayfield to Whaley Bridge - High Peak Road…
This scenic route takes in the high point of Kettleshulme for far-reaching views.
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
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Pipistrelle Rides
Gravel, road or mountain biking with expert guides/coaches Jen & Alex. Go further and experience even more with our high spec gravel e-bikes.
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Activities at High Peak Trail & Middleton Top…
Discover the fascinating heritage of one of the world's first long-distance railways.
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Parsley Hay Cycle Hire Centre
The ideal starting point to exploring some of the Peak District's most popular trails.
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