Cycling in the Peak District - day & multi day cycle routes

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Published

15 Feb 2011

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First

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9781852846305

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

Weight

270g

Pages

224

Originally Published

15 Feb 2011

Cycling in the Peak District

21 routes in and around the National Park by Chiz Dakin

Guidebook to cycling in the Peak District National Park, on road or trail bike. 20 day routes and one multi-day cycle tour. Easily accessible from Sheffield and Manchester. Routes right across the park on quiet roads and off-road trails. All graded by distance, gradient, terrain and ascent from Easy to Hard. More...

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Seasons

Best time in the drier months - later spring to mid-autumn; routes all assume dry conditions under Read More... wheel

Centres

Macclesfield/Middlewood, Ashbourne/Waterhouses/Leek, Tideswell/Bamford, Buxton/Whaley Bridge, Read More... Marsden/Holmfirth/Penistone

Difficulty

routes graded from Easy to Hard with factors such as distance, hills and main road usage affecting Read More... the overall grade; none of the routes require technical MTB skills but not all are suitable for road bikes or novice off-road riders; average fitness and reasonable road-confidence is required

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routes from a gentle short route around the canals and bridleways of Chesterfield to a moderate Read More... one along Morridge or a tougher one up the old Mam Tor road and on tracks over Shatton Moor; the 5-day Tour de Peak District

The Peak District, Britain’s first and best-loved national park, has long been well known to walkers. Now it’s becoming a popular cycling destination too. Its network of quiet lanes, gentle off-road trails and stunning upland views are just right for two-wheeled exploration.

This guide describes 20 varied day routes right aross the park, suitable for a range of abilities, as well as a 5-day ‘Tour de Peak District’ circling the whole area and stopping at charming Derbyshire towns.

detailed route descriptions illustrated with OS maps and route profiles
each route graded by a combination of distance, gradients, terrain and total ascent
information about cycle hire and basic bike maintenance