Routes
A few Peak District mountain biking routes that focus on challenging descents, mainly around the Hope Valley area in the Dark Peak. See our Peak District Maps section for other routes and information on local maps.
Monkeyspoon Traditional EPIC Loop
- Hope, Ladybower, DerwentThe traditional Monkeyspoon.com EPIC loop, ridden on high days & holidays. Incorporating some of the best descents in the area.
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| Descents: Hope Brink Hope Cross Gores DH Whinstone – Cutthroat Cutthroat – Ladybower |
Jacob's Ladder & Mount Famine Loop
- Edale, HayfieldA classic Peak District gritstone loop, featuring Jacob's Ladder.
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| Descents: Jacob’s Ladder Roych Clough |
Castle & Crosses Loop
- Hope, Castleton, EdaleA loop through Hope, Castleton (via Cave Dale) and over Hollins Cross & Hope Cross. Can easily be adapted or shortened depending on time.
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| Descents: Cave Dale Mam Tor – Greenlands Hollins Cross – BackTor Bridge Brinks Road |
Fairholmes Whinstone Crook Loop
- LadybowerA short length route of intermediate technical difficulty. Taking in the heights of Whinstone Lee Tor and Crook Hill which offer goods views over the reservoirs and moors. You could even stop part way for a swift half at the Ladybower Inn pub.
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| Descents: Whinstone – Cutthroat Cutthroat – Ladybower Gores DH |
Lord's Cross Loop
- Edale, CastletonA short route above Edale, taking in Lord's Seat and Hollins Cross. Good for those who are new to mountain biking in the Peak District or short on time.
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| Descents: Mam Tor – Greenlands Hollins Cross – BackTor Bridge |
Hope Knolls Loop
- Hope, Aston, Bradwell, CastletonA loop around Hope and Bradwell passing Wooler Knoll and Rebellion Knoll. Includes some lesser known descents.
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| Descents: Aston Bradwell Edge Pin Dale |
