Cycling Trails
The very best bike-friendly routes in the Peak District and Derbyshire to suit all abilities.
The Peak District and Derbyshire has some of the best cycle routes in the world, ranging from rugged mountain bike routes to traffic-free cycle trails for the whole family to enjoy.
Derbyshire alone has over 275 miles of traffic-free cycle trails to explore and on this page, you'll find some of the best bike-friendly routes in the area, including easy going routes are gentle trails that are perfect for leisure cyclists.
Some of the most popular cycling trails in the Peak District and Derbyshire are the fantastic cycle trails at Monsal, Tissington, High Peak and Manifold, where you'll find bike hire facilities, refreshment stops and picturesque views along the way.
Find out more about Derbyshire’s Cycle Network - find the the best of the county’s cycle trails, locations of cycle hire centres, Sustrans National Cycle Network, the main town centre connections and railway stations in this handy guide.
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Upper Peak Forest Canal
Enjoy a scenic route along the upper part of the Peak Forest Canal, a once-bustling industrial hub in the Goyt Valley.
Cycling around Bakewell - Hassop to Monsal Head
Journey 7 miles to the iconic view across Monsal Dale.
Shatton Ladybower Enduro
Enjoy four awesome descents with refreshments stops in the scenic village of Hope.
Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
The Five Pits Trail
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders can all enjoy the countryside of the Five Pits Trail.
Cycling around Bakewell - Wheston and Tideswell
20 miles of hills, dales and trails cycling near Bakewell.
Cycle hire
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Ashbourne Bike Hire
Ashbourne bike hire centre is situated at the southern end of the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town centre.
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Bike Garage
Bike Garage has been providing mountain bike hire since 2010 from its workshop in Bamford. Voted best cycle hire in the Peak District by Tripadvisor…
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Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
CLOSED -repening Spring 2027 Cycle hire from the start of the magnificent Monsal Trail, 3 miles from Buxton. Temporary closed
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Upper Derwent Cycle Hire (Fairholmes)
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
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