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trail. free traffic (mostly) a on SA continue Shops:

Hartington

then cars), beware needed, (lights tunnel a

Centres Visitor and Refreshments Pubs:

Hartington End, Hulme Wetton, Milldale,

through go and Mill Wetton at cafe the Pass

Hire, Cycle Includes Hay Parsley Hartington,

road. weight-limited tonne 3 the onto TR 5.

Shops:

Ashbourne

Cafes: End, Hulme Mill, Wetton Wetton,

Map Scale 1:50,000

Pubs: Mapleton and Thorpe Ashbourne, Mill. Wetton to Descend village.

trail road/45% 55%

of end at TR then cafe, and pub Oak Royal Cafes: Tissington and Ashbourne

Grade: Hard

Olde the Pass turns. side all avoiding Wetton,

trail 55% / road 45%

Ascent: ft 850m/2789 through uphill road this on stay and Wetton

Grade:

Easy

Distance: miles 21 33.5km/ to TL pub Russell Watts the by junction a At 4.

Ascent:

220m/721ft

Point: Start/End

0DG SK17 Hire Cycle Hay Parsley

park. car the past hill gentle a up then

Distance: 14km/9miles

Milldale through road Follow Milldale. to TL 3.

2AA DE6 Trail) Tissington (on centre. hire cycle Hay Parsley to TR

bridge. river the cross to steeply descend and Trail. Tissington the join to path steep a up go Point: Start/End

park car Centre Hire Cycle Ashbourne 1

TR T-junction. a to hill steep a Descend lane. and L fork road, the over bridge a before Just 8.

country unnamed an onto road) busy care,

Ashbourne. to follow and Trail Tissington onto TR 5.

549. Route on SA Continue

(take A515 the cross and here trail the Leave 2.

crossroads. a to descent gentle a then gate entrance).

station. Alsop sixth the after ascent steep very a There’s park car at ditch drainage the (beware Trail Tissington

former at park car to Continue splits. trail grids). cattle (beware Pilsbury to lane gated the access to TR then R bend and pond duck the

the where fork R the take afterwards shortly on pond duck pass and TL Hartington In 7. pass grid, cattle a Cross avenue. treelined unfenced this

and trail onto TL park car Hay Parsley From 1.

Follow Estate. Tissington to gateway the through and

Hartington. to B5054 on remain

A515 over crossing care Take valley. steep-sided a Cross 4.

countryside limestone hilly then 549 Route NCN following initially road

and villages traditional through Cycle

onto TR centre/café, visitor End Hulme At 6. places. in rough quite is which road, the on L sharp

Bend park. car Lane Narlow’s past and bend) the round

Dales and Hills Valley, Manifold

ahead from approaching traffic of (beware Tissington

towards TR PH, Dog Old The opposite Immediately 3.

2 ROUTE

millstone. boundary Park National District Peak a

pass and Thorpe towards TL T-jct. a to uphill rise steep

a and sections, narrow on buses of Beware Thorpe.

towards SA continue and PH Arms Okeover the Pass 2.

village. Mapleton

to way the on summit blind slight a of Beware

Hall. Callow past go and Brook Bentley over bridge

District Peak the in trails and tracks

3 humpback Cross park. car Trail Tissington of out TR 1.

quiet on discovery of journeys Five lanes, villages prettiest

Derbyshire’s of one to route scenic a Cycle

Loop Trail Tissington

Ashbourne around

1 ROUTE 4 5

Cycling

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Cycling in the Peak District For more information about cycle Ashbourne friendly accommodation and places One of the best and most enjoyable ways to enjoy to eat and drink visit: your time in the Peak District is out cycling. Ashbourne is a lovely old market town www.visitpeakdistrict.com It’s fun and free, and you’ll be able to explore further than you surrounded by rolling green countryside would imagine! www.cyclistswelcome.co.uk perfect for exploring by bike. With its If you’re out exploring though it always pays to be prepared, cobbled market place, Georgian street especially if you’re not familiar with the roads you’re riding on. scene and hidden alleyways the town is Rural roads, especially in the Peak District, are often narrow with sharp bends and steep descents, so do take heed of road signs. a delight to explore before setting off Unsure of what lies ahead? Then take it easy - you’re not in a race! 509726 on two wheels. Following the routes

Ride well within your abilities and expect the unexpected - whether 07966 There are also lots of good delis and cafes where The five routes in this cycle guide have been that’s oncoming traffic or a pothole at the bottom of the hill. Any potholes you do find, make sure to report them via Sproson you can stock up for a picnic for your ride. If you’re chosen to offer you some of the best places to www.fillthathole.org.uk Neutral

staying in the area then don’t miss an amble visit with views, quiet lanes, minimal traffic and If traffic is building up behind you, do consider pulling in - but only ©Phil Carbon when there’s a safe spot to do so.

around the antique shops and galleries located in an abundance of cycle friendly places to stop and Ashbourne’s wealth of historic buildings. for refreshments. We’re all out to enjoy ourselves in the Peaks, so when out riding

be nice, say hi! Give plenty of warning to horse riders you’re Photography

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The Tissington Trail, a former railway line, emerges You can cycle them on a road, hybrid or mountain approaching and space when overtaking, and remember when FSC cycling off road to give way to walkers, wheelchair users and horse

through a short tunnel into the town centre on Station bike as they use quiet tarmac roads and former riders if there’s not enough space for you to pass. 109292 Road. This lovely line, once used for carrying milk railway lines Paper.

Do care for the environment and if possible try to reach the Silk 07534 from the surrounding dairy farms, is now open only start of your journey with public transport or by cycling. Follow Disclaimer: Please take special care along any stretches of main All routes are followed at a rider’s own risk. These routes are intended to be

the countryside code of: Respect, Protect, Enjoy and you won’t Taylor

Recycled general guides: please observe all road signs, waymarks and other specific on- for walkers, cyclists and horse riders and offers miles go wrong! road and at road crossings. and route instructions. of traffic free biking. It links up further north with 100 You’re allowed to cycle on roads, byways, bridleways and cycle Neither the PDNPA nor partners can be held responsible for any errors Baile or consequences that arise from using this route information. Each route is highlighted on the map with arrows paths, so please avoid riding on public footpaths. another old railway line (now the High Peak Trail) Revive by

showing the suggested way round and added on and you can use both these trails to create a superb It’s always best to be prepared, particularly if you’re heading into OS Map Data: © Crown copyright and database rights directions at numbered points help with navigation. remote sections where mobile reception can be patchy.

triangular cycle route. Designed Printed 2018 Ordnance Survey 0100022750 It is also a good idea to have the OS Explorer Maps It’s sensible to carry on your ride: 24 & 259 with you so that routes can be extended or • Snacks and water • A map shortened as required. All distances are approximate. • Tools, pump and a spare inner tube in case of a puncture

• Front white light and red rear light • Waterproofs Also do check your bike beforehand to make sure the brakes are working, the tyres are pumped and your gears are shifting smoothly. Supported by the European Regional Development Fund, Above all – enjoy your ride! Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire.

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Trails Triangle TL on cycle path immediately before car park starts. 1 i ROUTE 5 Fork L at end of car park and follow blue Carsington Discover a rich industrial heritage and railway history Water Circular Route (CWCR) signs all the way past The Carsington Loop 1 1. From Parsley Hay cycle hire centre, TL on the Trail. After Sheepwash car park. 3 2

roughly 500m, fork R onto the Tissington Trail. Follow Discover a tranquil landscape shaped by water 6. Exit CWCR left through gate. Take care crossing B5035. this all the way to Tissington car park (approx 15 km). Rise up a gated track to Wash Farm. TR onto tarmac 1. With the visitor centre behind you, TL onto the Carsington Water Circular 10 2. Take the access road out of the car park and TR onto lane and descend to village. TL. Route (CWCR) cycle track. Cross the sailing club access. Follow blue arrows over 4 Darfield. Descend (steeply) to a ford, bypassing it on L. 11 the dam wall to the edge of Millfields car park. 7. TR at a sharp T-jct and pass back in front of the Miners 3. Follow NCN 547 to cross the lane, then over the main Arms PH on main village road. 2. Fork slight L. Cross an inlet, round a small bay and pass a small building then TR road (take care). Rise steeply uphill on a rough cycle and rise up a track past Riddings Farm to a T-jct. 8. Just past Hopton Hall, TL and go steeply uphill.

track (several gates). 3. TR. Descend to a T-jct with Blackwall Lane and TL up a narrow “sunken lane”. 9. Cross over jct, then immediately TR onto cycle access to 10 4. TR back onto a road; go uphill into Bradbourne. TR Sharp left into Kirk Ireton. High Peak Trail. TL to Parsley Hay, with a steep ascent towards Carsington on Brackendale Lane. up the Hopton incline. Beware A5012 road crossing. 4. TR towards Idridgehay opposite Barley Mow PH and descend through the village. 5. Continue SA at the T-jct on cycle trail past cafe. Cross the 9 Fork L by church onto Church Corner and bend sharp L. TL onto Topshill Lane and 10. Merge with the Tissington Trail near Parsley Hay and road by a campsite entrance and descend farm/cycle rise uphill. Bend L towards Kirk Ireton then cross over jct onto Blind Lane. return to the start. track to Carsington Water access road. TL. 5. TR onto Oldfield Lane and descend to rejoin CWCR following blue cycle arrows Start/End Point: Parsley Hay Hire Centre SK17 0DG again. TR just before the gate at the edge of the reservoir. Bend sharp L near the road, then cross with care. Distance: 45km/28miles 5 Ascent: 760m/2493ft 8 6. TL onto the road in Hopton, then TR at a minor junction and go steeply uphill. Grade: Moderate 7. Cross over a road, then immediately TR to access the High Peak Trail. TL rising up 19% road/81% trail the incline. Pass Harboro Rocks then fork R to Longcliffe.

Cafes: Parsley Hay, Tissington, Carsington Water 8. Head L along a track veering L of the road. TL and descend to Brassington. Pubs: Knockerdown (near Carsington Water), Carsington 6 9. TR towards Bradbourne. TR opposite the Miners Arms PH and follow the road to village Bradbourne. TL towards Carsington on Brackendale Lane. Shops: Carsington Water 10. At the T-jct go SA over the B5035 onto a cycle track.

11. Cross the road by the campsite entrance and descend a farm/cycle track back to 7 the Carsington Water access road. TL back to the start.

Start/End Point: Bottom of Access Road to Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Distance: 27km/17miles Ascent: 575m/1886ft Grade: Moderate ROUTE 4 57% road/43% trail Ashbourne and Villages Cafes: Carsington Water Pubs: Carsington, Hognaston, Kirk Ireton, Brassington, Knockerdown Explore rolling countryside taking in the Georgian architecture of Shops: Carsington Water Ashbourne and visit traditional estate villages 1. Head down Tissington Trail through tunnel to Ashbourne (and follow NCN 68 signs all the way to Rodsley village). Head through the car park to a mini roundabout by medical centre.

2. TL, then R at the T-jct. Take care busy road. 8 3. TL onto Lodge Ave, L at T-jct onto Highfield Rd, continue SA (still on Highfield Rd) as major road bends L, then immediately R onto cycleway. Fork L onto steep and sustained uphill. 9 Key 4. Exit onto cul-de-sac turning circle. TR at the end of Forshaw Close then L at the end of Duncombe Drive. TR at the roundabout. Past school drop 7 steeply under A52 bridge. Instruction 9 1 5. After roughly 2km TR at T-jct. Pass the Shire Horse PH and enter Wyaston.

Footpath (No Cycling) 7 6. TL towards Rodsley. Take care on the final descent into Rodsley. Bridleway 7. TL to Shirley (NCN 68). Head uphill and pass the Saracens Head PH. Cycle Hire As the road bends sharp R; fork L onto a dead-end lane. 8 Other Tracks 4 8. Head L of farmhouse, then almost SA through Osmaston Estate to a jct 6 Primary Route 6 by the village duckpond.

Main Road 9. TR towards Ashbourne. Pass the Shoulder of Mutton PH. TR by the church.

Secondary Road 10. Cross over the busy A52 (take care) into Ladyhole Lane. Minor Road 2 3 11. TL towards Moorend then continue SA towards Ashbourne to pass Gradient: 14-20% through the “Hole-in-the-wall”. Descend steeply to the A517 jct. STOP! (arrow points downhill) Cross with care over onto Corley Lane. 5 10 Railway line/Station 12.Descend steeply to a sharp bend L. Stay L towards Kniveton. TL at the T-jct then descend to Ashbourne Green. National Park Boundary 13. TL onto B5035. Continue SA on major road where through traffic turns L 11 1 i Visitor Centre onto Cockayne Ave (Beware emerging traffic).

Special Care Needed 14. TL then immediately R across the busy Buxton Road onto Lodge Lane. 5 This becomes Dovehouse Green at a bend. Rise up to the next bend, TL and Route Instructions descend back to the start. Abbreviations Start/End Point: Ashbourne Cycle Hire car park (on Tissington Trail) DE6 2AA 3 L left Distance: 24km/15miles R right Ascent: 450m/1476ft TR turn right 4 Hard 2 TL turn left Grade: SA straight ahead 93% road/7% BW NCN National Cycle Network Cafes: Ashbourne Pubs: Ashbourne, Wyaston, Shirley, Osmaston Shops: Ashbourne