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Thanks to Hoof legacy funding from Sport England, the British Horse Society and the British Equine Federation and the support of the Peak District National Park.

a 55 mile waymarked route for riders, cyclists and walkers The Kinder Loop is very rugged and strenuous in Overview of route places so you and your horse need to be fit and prepared. Make sure you are ready to ride up to 6 hours a day for 3-4 days. Some paths are also very stony so do not expect good going and a fast ride. Dunford Bridge Instead, expect fabulous scenery and a real sense of achievement! Pennine A6024 Trans-Pennine Trail Langsett Bridleway A 628 Crowden It is a waymarked route but DO NOT attempt the ride without detailed maps and route To rside Res. Langsett Res. description. 628 A Maps and detailed route description To Manchester Bottoms Res. (going anti-clockwise) are available free of charge on the Peak Horsepower website, Hadfield www.peakhorsepower.co.uk. Glossop You should take an Ordnance Survey Explorer R HO SEPO K W Map OL1 with you. Howden Res. A E E R P

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