Mountain biking trails in Derbyshire

Wer auf einer Reise durch England hier vorbeikommt, sollte sein Bike dabei haben. So entgehen einem nicht diese fabelhaften Flowtrails in der faszinierenden Kulturlandschft des Peak District National Parks.

This great, little, varied route is predominantly off-road and is a great introduction to mountain biking. The uphills are short but some may be too steep to ride; the downhills are fairly gentle. The route circumnavigates Fernilee Reservoir in the beautiful Goyt Valley.

Bakewell to Chee Dale on the old disused railway track. At just over 18.5 miles, this is a very easy route to follow, made more interesting by the 6 tunnels and many viaducts. Some being quite high above the river.

At 10.7 miles, this route is not a long one but it does have good climbs. In fact the ascent, on the road, is a bit of a roller coaster with lot of ups and downs. From the turn around point it is downhill all the way after the first fifty yards.

A wonderful ride that starts following the Monsal Trail; a disused railway, imperceptibly climbing towards Buxton. A couple of short, challenging tracks take you high above the village of Chelmorton where you join quiet lanes to enjoy a gentle descent to Bakewell, rejoining the Monsal Trail.

This is a great scenic circular cycle route starting at the village of Hope in the Peak District

A reasonably short yet satisfying ride all around the hills encircling Hayfield, utilising many of the area’s finest trails. Easy to finish early, if required.Distance: 24.5km (15.2 miles).Climbing: 870m (2,854ft).Time: 2-4hrs.

A great little ride, but one that still packs a reasonable punch. Good moorland trails lead onto some superb technical singletrack before finishing on the UK’s first crowd-funded mountain bike trail.Distance: 16km (9.9 miles). Total climb: 500m (1,640ft). Time: 1-2hrs.

Technical, rocky riding on classic Dark Peak trails, with breathtaking climbs, wonderful views and exhilarating descents

A quiet ride in some stunning countryside, with some surprisingly technical descents along the way at Tenterhill and Hollinsclough.Distance: 19.3km (12 miles) Total climb: 625m Time: 1hr30-2hrs30