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Centres Visitor and Refreshments

Hire, Cycle Includes Shops: Eyam, Hathersage,

Grindleford Eyam,

Map Scale 1:50,000

Pubs: , Hucklow, Great Hathersage, Pub: Inn House Fox

Cafes: Eyam Hathersage, Cafe: Longshaw

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Moderate Grade: Easy 7

Ascent: 376m/1233ft Ascent: 80m/262ft

Distance: 22.5km/14miles 6 Distance: 4.5km/3miles

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The Hope Valley Cycling in the For more information about cycle friendly accommodation and places One of the best and most enjoyable ways to enjoy your time in the Peak District is out cycling. to eat and drink visit: The Hope Valley is one of the most It’s fun and free, and you’ll be able to explore further than you www.visitpeakdistrict.com popular parts of the Peak District and would imagine! www.cyclistswelcome.co.uk a superb area to discover by bike. If you’re out exploring though it always pays to be prepared, especially if you’re not familiar with the roads you’re riding on. Journey through moorland landscapes, Rural roads, especially in the Peak District, are often narrow with

experience traditional Dark Peak villages sharp bends and steep descents, so do take heed of road signs. Taylor Unsure of what lies ahead? Then take it easy - you’re not in a race! and enjoy spectacular gritstone edges. and Following the routes Ride well within your abilities and expect the unexpected - whether Baile &

Overlooked by Mam Tor and Lose Hill the area offers The five routes in this cycle guide have been chosen that’s oncoming traffic or a pothole at the bottom of the hill. Any potholes you do find, make sure to report them via to offer you some of the best places to visit with www.fillthathole.org.uk far reaching views and picturesque villages to explore. Neutral Sproson Hathersage, set beneath the spectacular gritstone stunning views, quiet lanes and tracks, minimal traffic If traffic is building up behind you, do consider pulling in - but only ©Phil and an abundance of cycle friendly places to stop when there’s a safe spot to do so. Carbon

outcrop of Stanage is a good starting point for three of and for refreshments. We’re all out to enjoy ourselves in the Peaks, so when out riding the rides. With a large car park and an outdoor heated be nice, say hi! Give plenty of warning to horse riders you’re Certified lido you can even take a refreshing dip after your cycle You can cycle them on a road, hybrid or mountain bike approaching and space when overtaking, and remember when Photography

cycling off road to give way to walkers, wheelchair users and horse FSC as they use quiet tarmac roads and former railway lines ride. riders if there’s not enough space for you to pass. 109292 Please take special care along any stretches of main Do care for the environment and if possible try to reach the Paper. Silk From here you can explore the Upper Derwent Valley 07534 road and at road crossings. start of your journey with public transport or by cycling. Follow Disclaimer: which, surrounded by high moorland, was flooded to the countryside code of: Respect, Protect, Enjoy and you won’t All routes are followed at a rider’s own risk. These routes are intended to be

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go wrong! Recycled general guides: please observe all road signs, waymarks and other specific on-

create three impressive reservoirs. The cycle route is Each route is highlighted on the map with arrows and route instructions. You’re allowed to cycle on roads, byways, bridleways and cycle 100 Neither the PDNPA nor partners can be held responsible for any errors

showing the suggested way round and added Baile relatively flat as it follows the edge of the reservoirs, on paths, so please avoid riding on public footpaths. or consequences that arise from using this route information. Revive directions at numbered points help with navigation. by a quiet road on the western bank and along a track on It’s always best to be prepared, particularly if you’re heading into on remote sections where mobile reception can be patchy. OS Map Data: © Crown copyright and database rights It is also a good idea to have the OS Explorer Maps the opposite side. It’s sensible to carry on your ride: Designed Printed 2018 Ordnance Survey 0100022750 OL1 and OL24 with you so that routes can be • Snacks and water extended or shortened as required. All distances are • A map 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, Dales District Council and Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire.

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ROUTE 4 ROUTE 5 Hope Valley and 8. TL at T-jct. Stanage Edge 9. TR after toilets. Upper Derwent Valley 10. TL on to the main road in Hathersage and Explore off-road in the Upper Derwent valley Experience Dark Peak villages and retrace your route to the station. spectacular gritstone edges 1. From station head towards the road. 1. Leaving the station TR on the main road. 2. TR then 1st left and continue past the recreation ground. Start/End Point: Hathersage Station S32 1DT 2. TL along the Hope Valley (A6187) towards Distance: 21km/13miles 3. Join the Thornhill Trail at the car park and continue on Castleton. Pass Travellers Rest PH at Brough. Ascent: 503m/1650ft the Trail to the dam wall. Grade: Hard 3. TR (signpost Aston) before Hope village. 4. Cross the dam wall then TL to follow the cycle lane 100% road alongside Ladybower Reservoir. 4. Follow the road to Thornhill. Cafes: Hathersage, Bamford (on A6187) 5. TL at the traffic lights. 5. TL at T-jct (signpost Ladybower). Hathersage, Brough, Bamford, Pubs: 6. Cross A57 before the bridge (take care) to follow the route 6. TR over bridge up hill to A6013. 6 Yorkshire Bridge anti-clockwise around Derwent and Howden Reservoirs. 7. TL then immediately R up New Road. Shops: Hathersage 7 7. NOTE: A short cut across to the west side is possible to 9 Fairholmes (at the dam wall between Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs).

8 8. On reaching the A57 again TL and cross the bridge. 9. Cross the A57 (take care). Take the cycle lane and TR at lights to retrace your outward journey.

4 5 Start/End Point: Bamford station S32 1EG or Derwent Cycle Hire S33 0AQ 3 Distance: 35km/22 miles Ascent: 733m/2404ft 10 Grade: Moderate 27% road/73% trail 9 Cafes: Bamford, Fairholmes i 10 Pubs: Bamford, Yorkshire Bridge, Ladybower (on A57) Shops: Bamford 8 2 1

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1 Instruction Footpath (No Cycling) Bridleway Cycle Hire 6 6 Other Tracks 5 3 Primary Route 8 5 Main Road Secondary Road 4 9 Minor Road Gradient: 14-20% 4 (arrow points downhill) ROUTE 3 Railway line/Station National Park Boundary Hope Valley 7. TL (signpost Castleton). i Visitor Centre to 8. Take great care on steep descent into Castleton. Special Care Needed 9. TR past the village green to join A6187. A journey through moorland landscapes 10. Follow the road back via Hope to Hathersage and TR by Route Instructions 1. Leaving the station TL on the main road under the the George Hotel to return to the station. Abbreviations railway bridge. Start/End Point: Hathersage station S32 1DT L left 2. After crossing River Derwent TR at the Plough Inn PH to R right Distance: 28km/17.5miles 2 Abney and the gliding club. Take care crossing the road. TR turn right Ascent: 548m/1798ft TL turn left 3. Turn sharp right at the T-jct. 1 Grade: Hard 3 SA straight ahead 4. Continue through Great Hucklow, passing Queen Anne PH. 100% road NCN National Cycle Network

5. Go straight on crossing the B6049 at Windmill. Cafes: Hathersage, Castleton, Hope, Bamford (on the A6187) Take care at this junction. Pubs: Hathersage, Great Hucklow, Castleton, Hope, Brough 6. TR at the T-jct following signs to Castleton. Shops: Hathersage, Castleton, Hope