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 Derwent MTB Classic
A fantastic medium distance route that combines climbs, descents and views of two iconic Peak District reservoirs.
Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
Matlock Cycle Routes - Up Hill and Down Dale
Discover a landscape full of heritage with breathtaking views.
Cycling around Bakewell - Chatsworth
Cycle a picturesque 18 miles taking in stately homes and standing stones near Chatsworth.
Shatton Ladybower Enduro
Enjoy four awesome descents with refreshments stops in the scenic village of Hope.
Exploring Buxton and beyond on an E-Bike
Discover Buxton and the surrounding countryside on 2 wheels - a suggested half day (16 Miles) and full day (33 miles) routes - e-bikes can be hired…
Stately homes and standing stones cycle route
Experience typical White Peak landscape, a Stone Age henge and a Bronze Age stone circle, magnificent historic houses and their parklands.
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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
Cycle hire from the start of the magnificent Monsal Trail, 3 miles from Buxton.
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Upper Derwent Cycle Hire (Fairholmes)
Discover easy, family-friendly cycle routes in the Upper Derwent
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