The Sheffield Lakeland area in the northern part of the Peak District is rich in heritage including ancient packhorse routes and the origins of the industry in Sheffield. A group of volunteers comprised of horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers have created a number of ‘Heritage Ride’ routes that explore the rich heritage and beauty […]
Alpkit donate towards our first MTB route leaflet
Great news! The Alpkit Foundation has given Peak District MTB a grant to produce a free route guide to areas around Bakewell. You can download the route leaflet here or pick up a copy in local bike shops and cafes in the area as well as the Alpkit store in Hathersage. The routes include a […]
Monsal Dale, Brushfield, Hassop and Bakewell Figure of Eight MTB Route
PDMTB Route Monsal Dale, Brushfield, Hassop, Bakewell Figure of 8This is a classic White Peak loop that can be ridden in sections or as a whole. It’s a really varied route with greasy limestone singletrack, fast rocky byway descents, and includes the famous Bakewell golf course descent. There’s a choice of three route options: 1) […]
Routes less travelled: Digley reservoir
If you thought that the Peak District ended at Cut Gate you’d be wrong. It extends much further North towards Holmfirth and takes in the wilder moors of the Pennines.The area is famous amongst roadies for the relentless climb south out of Holme called Holme Moss. The pro-cyclists who thought the Tour de France was […]
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