1-5 Bakewell.indd - Guide Peak 230657 09:44 21/02/2019 Centres Visitor and Refreshments Shops: Rowsley Baslow, Longstone, Great Bakewell, Hire, Cycle Includes Youlgreave Peak, in Stanton Shops: Bakewell Map Scale 1:50,000 Pubs: Rowsley, Beeley, Baslow, Hassop, Longstone, Great 7 Pubs: river) the by trail, (below Dale Millers Bakewell, 8 Cafes: Rowsley Beeley, Chatsworth, Edensor, Baslow, Station, Hassop 6 (seasonal) Mill Blackwell and trail road/3% 97% Cafes: Dale, Millers year), (all Station Hassop Grade: Hard trail 100% Ascent: 674m/2211ft Grade: Easy 5 Distance: 29km/18miles Ascent: 148m/487ft 1NW DE45 Trail) Monsal (on Distance: 29km/18miles Point: Start/End park car Hire Cycle and Café Station Hassop 1NW DE45 Trail) Monsal (on park car start. the to return Point: Start/End Hire Cycle and Café Station Hassop to Hassop signposted L second Take SA. Wye River the Cross 10. way. same the back trail the follow and around Turn 2. centre. town the through care taking 1 Mill. Blackwell at end the to trail the on continue and roundabout, at exit 2nd take immediately and way) (one A6 the Trail Monsal the along TR carpark Station Hassop From 1. onto TL Bakewell. into downhill TR T-jct next at and Continue 9. route traffic-free stunning A uphill. steeply continue and crossing river Conksbury to downhill TR T-jct next At Haddon) Trail Monsal The Over (signpost church the opposite PH George the at TR 8. 2 ROUTE 9 Youlgreave. towards road main the along L turn then L, to i road follow Alport, into bridge small a over downhill go T-jct, at TR then Hall), Harthill for (signs TL 50m about After TR. B5066. to PH Childers Flying and church the past down and T-jct at TR 7. Peak. in Stanton towards SA go crossroads small At 6. 2 uphill. steeply and field football the past 10 right, the to round road the Follow Mill). Caudwell’s and Peak in Stanton (signpost TL then river over A6, the onto TR T-jct A 5. road. busy as care Take Beeley. and Chatsworth Edensor, past B6012 on Continue TR. T-jct At 4. District Peak the in trails and tracks 1 road. the crossing care taking miles), 2 Baslow (signpost PH quiet on discovery of journeys Five lanes, 2 Arms Eyre by R immediately then TL B6001. road main the join to downhill Continue Hassop). and Rowland (signpost TR T-jct At 3. uphill TR and exit crossing road first the at trail the Leave 2. Bakewell around TR and Trail Monsal the onto go park car station Hassop From 1. stones standing and homes Stately Cycling 4 Loop Chatsworth 3 1 ROUTE Cycling in the Peak District For more information about cycle Bakewell 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. www.visitpeakdistrict.com An historic market town at the heart of the Following the routes It’s fun and free, and you’ll be able to explore further than you Peak District National Park, Bakewell sits would imagine! www.cyclistswelcome.co.uk in a lovely setting on the banks of the The five routes in this cycle guide offer you some of If you’re out exploring though it always pays to be prepared, River Wye surrounded by spectacular the best places to visit with stunning views, quiet lanes, especially if you’re not familiar with the roads you’re riding on. countryside. With mellow stone buildings, minimal traffic and an abundance of cycle friendly Rural roads, especially in the Peak District, are often narrow with sharp bends and steep descents, so do take heed of road signs. gardens and little courtyards the town places to stop for refreshments. All rides can start in Unsure of what lies ahead? Then take it easy - you’re not in a race! 509726 offers a great place to base yourself for a the centre of Bakewell or on the outskirts at old Ride well within your abilities and expect the unexpected - whether 07966 few days or longer break. Hassop Station where there is plentiful parking. 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 From the surrounding rolling hills and limestone You can cycle them on a road, hybrid or mountain bike www.fillthathole.org.uk Neutral dales to the high heather clad moorlands, this is ideal as they use quiet tarmac roads and a former railway If traffic is building up behind you, do consider pulling in - but only ©Phil when there’s a safe spot to do so. Carbon countryside to explore slowly by bike. The town and line. Please take special care along any stretches of and villages have a wealth of cafes and pubs to refresh main road and at road crossings. 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 yourself on route and don’t forget a famous Bakewell Each route is highlighted on the map with arrows approaching and space when overtaking, and remember when FSC Pudding or Tart to take home. cycling off road to give way to walkers, wheelchair users and horse showing the suggested way round and added riders if there’s not enough space for you to pass. 109292 Paper. Bakewell’s former railway station, once a busy stop directions at numbered points help with navigation. Do care for the environment and if possible try to reach the Silk 07534 on the Midland Railway line between London and All distances are approximate. It is also a good idea to start of your journey with public transport or by cycling. Follow Disclaimer: 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 Taylor Manchester, is now a tranquil place to start a bike ride have the OS Explorer Map 24 with you so that routes go wrong! Recycled general guides: please observe all road signs, waymarks and other specific on- and route instructions. can be extended or shortened as required. 100 along the line, now known as the Monsal Trail. With no You’re allowed to cycle on roads, byways, bridleways and cycle Neither the PDNPA nor partners can be held responsible for any errors traffic, just walkers, cyclists and the occasional horse paths, so please avoid riding on public footpaths. Baile or consequences that arise from using this route information. Revive by rider, the sounds are mainly birdsong. It’s always best to be prepared, particularly if you’re heading into on OS Map Data: © Crown copyright and database rights remote sections where mobile reception can be patchy. Designed Printed 2018 Ordnance Survey 0100022750 It’s sensible to carry on your ride: The town also boasts a wide range of outdoor clothing • Snacks and water shops for walkers and cyclists to stock up, plus a • A map popular Visitor Centre situated in the old market hall. • 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 Bakewell.indd - Guide Peak 230657 09:44 21/02/2019 ROUTE 4 Hassop to Monsal Head Journey to the iconic view across Monsal Dale 1. From Hassop Station car park go onto the Monsal Trail and TR. Follow the trail to Thornbridge station (you will see former station master’s house on the left). Double back at end of platform on your right and through a gate to leave the trail. 2. TL at road. TL into Great Longstone. 3. At the Crispin PH T-jct TL. Follow the road up through Little Longstone, past the Packhorse PH to the B6465 road. 4. TR then immediately L into car park (take care crossing road) for view at Monsal Head. ROUTE 3 5. Exit car park and TR downhill to Ashford-in-the-Water. TL at T-jct at Ashford Arms PH. 5 A Limestone Loop 6. R onto A620 then immediately L on old road adjacent to cricket pitch (take care crossing road) and cross over the river. Experience a typical White Peak landscape 7. TL onto A6 towards Bakewell. TL over packhorse bridge before reaching 1. From Hassop Station car park take 1st L at roundabout towards Bakewell fire station. Bakewell. At T-jct TR into Bakewell. 8. TR down Holme Lane with riverside meadow on your right. At T-jct 2. At roundabout take 3rd exit signposted Buxton and TL immediately after (A619) TL. Rutland Hotel onto North Church Street.Follow the road up until it 9. Take first L to Hassop (B6001). Take 4th exit at roundabout into Hassop becomes Stanedge Road and go past St Anselms School. Station car park. 6 3. TR at T-jct signposted Ashford and continue along the road. Start/End Point: Hassop Station Café and Cycle Hire car park 4. At T-jct TL uphill and immediately R signposted Sheldon. Continue uphill (on Monsal Trail) DE45 1NW past the Cock & Pullet PH through village.