1-5 Ashbourne.indd - Guide Peak 230657 08:59 21/02/2019 trail. free traffic (mostly) a on SA continue Shops: Hartington 5 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. 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Tissington to gateway the through and Hartington. to B5054 on remain 2 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 3 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 7 millstone. boundary Park National District Peak a 2 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 8 1 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 Certified 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. 6-10 Ashbourne.indd - Guide Peak 230657 08:59 21/02/2019 13 ROUTE 3 14 12 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).