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Walking & Cycling Trails

The Peak District and Derbyshire is home to some of the UK's most iconic walking and cycling routes.

The Peak District and Derbyshire is one of the UK's most popular walking and cycling destinations, with footpaths and trails galore. Discover town trails, gentle riverside rambles, high moorland hikes and circular walking routes starting in the Peak District and Derbyshire, plus plenty of accessible walks for all abilities.

Whether you’re looking for road cycling, mountain biking or gentle traffic-free cycle trails, Derbyshire has over 260 miles of traffic-free cycle routes to explore and there are plenty of circular cycle trails in Derbyshire for everyone to enjoy.

Find some of the best walking and cycling trails in the Peak District and Derbyshire below.

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Rowsley Circular Walk

Starting and ending at the trentbarton Sixes bus stop in the village of Rowsley, this is a beautiful walk that takes in some of the best countryside…

Burbage Edge Circular Walk from Buxton Station

A lovely moorland circular walk which will take you past the Burbage Edge trig point and reward you with great views of Buxton.

Bolsover to Carr Vale Nature Reserve - Walking…

This lovely walk takes you out of Bolsover on quiet footpaths, offering wonderful views over the surrounding open countryside.

Derby Heritage Walk

Discover the southern gateway to the Derwent Valley Milld World Heritage Site.

The Kinder Loop - Rushup Edge to Ladybower…

A beautiful horse-riding route through the heart of the Peak District.

Edith Nesbit walk from New Mills

Discover the countryside that inspired Edith Nesbit's famous book 'The Railway Children'

Higger Tor & Carl Wark

Explore the spectacular terrain on the plateau of Higger Tor and the nearby tor of Carl Wark, regarded as an Iron Age hill fort.

Upper Derwent MTB Classic

A fantastic medium distance route that combines climbs, descents and views of two iconic Peak District reservoirs.

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