Bike Hire and trails in the Peak District
Sightseeing
There are a number of family friendly bike trails built on old train routes (thanks to Beeching) . Usually flat or with a slight incline, in the middle of the countryside, well away from traffic and with cafes and bike hire stations.
MIDDLEWOOD WAY,
MONSAL TRAIL,
TISSINGTON TRAIL,
HIGH PEAK TRAIL,
MANIFOLD WAY,
Ladybower Reservoir
8 Miles; ALL Traffic Free,. Park at Millers Dale station car park.
Thanks to a recent £2.5 M restoration this is just the most amazing bike trail - virtually flat on account of it being a disused rail track so great for kids- all built by hand in the 1800’s . Some incredible feats of engineering . A huge viaduct to cycle over, tunnels, bridges, huge limestone valleys, mills and a river. And the Monsal head pub if you don’t mind the climb . It Starts just the other side of Buxton and ends somewhere near Chatsworth. Breathtaking scenery .
Bike Hire at Blackwell Mill Bike Hire.
Approx 8k each way.
64 locals recommend
Monsal Trail
Monsal Trail8 Miles; ALL Traffic Free,. Park at Millers Dale station car park.
Thanks to a recent £2.5 M restoration this is just the most amazing bike trail - virtually flat on account of it being a disused rail track so great for kids- all built by hand in the 1800’s . Some incredible feats of engineering . A huge viaduct to cycle over, tunnels, bridges, huge limestone valleys, mills and a river. And the Monsal head pub if you don’t mind the climb . It Starts just the other side of Buxton and ends somewhere near Chatsworth. Breathtaking scenery .
Bike Hire at Blackwell Mill Bike Hire.
Approx 8k each way.
ALL traffic free. The entrance to the Middlewood way is at the bottom of the hill, from corporation street turn right onto Black Lane and you'll see a little bridge over the bollin. This is the start of the middlewood way- You can cycle over the viaduct in bollington. PUBS; Miners arms in Adlington and in higher poynton the Boars head . Anson engine museum, Nelsons Pit Visitor Centre and Lyme Marina cafe all on route and we once got to Lyme park ( If you don't mind lifting the bike over a few styles)
Middlewood Way
Middlewood WayALL traffic free. The entrance to the Middlewood way is at the bottom of the hill, from corporation street turn right onto Black Lane and you'll see a little bridge over the bollin. This is the start of the middlewood way- You can cycle over the viaduct in bollington. PUBS; Miners arms in Adlington and in higher poynton the Boars head . Anson engine museum, Nelsons Pit Visitor Centre and Lyme Marina cafe all on route and we once got to Lyme park ( If you don't mind lifting the bike over a few styles)
13 miles; All traffic free. . Following the route of the former Buxton to Ashbourne railway line, the Tissington Trail runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. You’ll go through the picturesque village of Tissington and the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales. The trail also passes near to Dovedale, a dramatic limestone ravine with stunning scenery, famous for its much-loved stepping stones which cross the River Dove.
Tissington trail
Mappleton Road13 miles; All traffic free. . Following the route of the former Buxton to Ashbourne railway line, the Tissington Trail runs from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. You’ll go through the picturesque village of Tissington and the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales. The trail also passes near to Dovedale, a dramatic limestone ravine with stunning scenery, famous for its much-loved stepping stones which cross the River Dove.
16 miles; All traffic free. Part of the National Cycle Network . The High Peak Trail follows the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This route takes in the stunning Derbyshire Dales countryside between Middleton Top and Parsley Hay. The trail is traffic-free
33 locals recommend
High Peak Trail
High Peak Trail16 miles; All traffic free. Part of the National Cycle Network . The High Peak Trail follows the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This route takes in the stunning Derbyshire Dales countryside between Middleton Top and Parsley Hay. The trail is traffic-free
Bike hire
The Monsal Trail -A great bike trail on an old rail track, recently opened after they spent £2million re-opening the tunnels. A fairly flat way of seeing the peak district!
19 locals recommend
Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
Bakewell RoadThe Monsal Trail -A great bike trail on an old rail track, recently opened after they spent £2million re-opening the tunnels. A fairly flat way of seeing the peak district!
Bike hire
The Monsal Trail is situated in the heart of the Chatsworth Estate, near Bakewell and Chatsworth House. The area offers spectacular views and loads to do for the family
62 locals recommend
Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Hassop RoadThe Monsal Trail is situated in the heart of the Chatsworth Estate, near Bakewell and Chatsworth House. The area offers spectacular views and loads to do for the family
I hired an electric bike here. Superb. choose to go on the flat- ish reused train track or off into the peak district to explore the villages round here - much easier on an electric bike !
26 locals recommend
Parsley Hay - Peak District National Park Cycle Hire
I hired an electric bike here. Superb. choose to go on the flat- ish reused train track or off into the peak district to explore the villages round here - much easier on an electric bike !