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Routes / East Midlands
Routes available in East Midlands are listed below
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Tissington Trail
Category: Green
Distance: 30km / 18.6miles
Routes in Derbyshire would not be complete without this one - probably every kid has been on this at some time if they have visited this area. An old railway... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Carsington Loop
Category: Blue
Distance: 13.2km / 8.2miles
A well-marked route around Carsington Resevoir, the circuit includes a few steep climbs, but is generally easy-going for the most part. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Osmaston Loop
Category: Blue
Distance: 17km / 10.6miles
A steady loop starting in the picturesque village of Osmaston, taking in some of the beautiful countryside in the area. Although graded Blue this route can get... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Ticknall and Caulke Abbey
Category: Blue
Distance: 21.7km / 13.5miles
A good training route mainly on the road with some off piste sections. It can get very wet in places particularly in the forest areas and across the fields.... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Tissington Triangle
Category: Blue
Distance: 44.23km / 27.5miles
A steady route for all the family with lots of options to bug out if the family get tired. Plenty of stops for refreshment, bicycle hire and loads to see.... More
East Midlands / Leicestershire / Belvoir Castle Loop, vale of Belvoir
Category: Blue
Distance: 26.5km / 16.5miles
A great route in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir - keep an eye out for the Duke of Rutland! More
East Midlands / Leicestershire / Burrough Hill Loop, Melton Mowbray
Category: Blue
Distance: 20.5km / 12.7miles
A good 1/2 day or evening route with nothing too testing - green lanes and bridleways More
East Midlands / Nottinghamshire / Sherwood Forest Loop
Category: Blue
Distance: 35.6km / 22.1miles
A great ride in the heart of Robin Hood Country, passing both the Major Oak and Robin hood's Cave. The start and finish is in Clumber Park, one of Nott's... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Danebridge Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 22km / 13.7miles
A loop in the Gradbach area taking in the Three Shires Head refreshment point. Slightly off the normal beaten track in the Peak District so well worth a look... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Darley Bridge Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 50.5km / 31.4miles
A mighty loop that proves you don't need to head in to the Dark Peak to get some great downhill. Of course, what goes down must come back up so this route also... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Eyam extended figure of eight
Category: Red
Distance: 28.1km / 17.5miles
Starting in plague village (don't worry it's gone now) this half day beauty takes you to Bakewell and back. Easy? not when you think there is nearly 900m of... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Hadfield - Hayfield Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 39.3km / 24.4miles
An intriguing circuit taking you on the western edge of the Peak District whilst not taking you in to serious back country. One big climb / push to take you... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Hope Castleton figure of 8
Category: Red
Distance: 29km / 18miles
All the best the Peak has to offer - Edale, Ladybower, Castleton and Hope in one figure of eight. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Hope Valley Eastern Tour
Category: Red
Distance: 43.4km / 27miles
A start point only 10 minutes out of Sheffield makes this a very accessible tour but be warned - you head quickly in to some serious MTB country. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Ladybower from Ashopton
Category: Red
Distance: 18km / 11.2miles
This route has it all, forest tracks, moor tops, technical single track descents and views of the reservoir all the way as you circle round. Make sure you go... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Ladybower_Win Hill Horseshoe
Category: Red
Distance: 30.6km / 19miles
A tough ride that never takes you too far away from the reservoir, starting at the Northern Edge. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / New Mills Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 26.3km / 16.3miles
A loop above New Mills / Hatfield going as far west as Marple Bridge, the starting point of the ride. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Rowsley Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 38km / 23.6miles
Beautiful white peak countryside and villages, stop off for a quick detour in to the grounds of Chatsworth House, one of the best country estates in Britain. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Wye & Derwent valley Loop
Category: Red
Distance: 33.4km / 20.7miles
A great loop around Bakewell taking in one of the toughest downhills around and breathtaking views of Chatsworth and the surrounding area. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Doctor's Gate & Cut Gate Loop,Peak District
Category: Black
Distance: 58.8km / 36.5miles
A true High Peak epic. Cut Gate Path is a classic trail on it's own and makes a fine out and back ride. However this route turns it into the finale of a... More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Eyam and Back
Category: Black
Distance: 20km / 12.4miles
A shortish route with plenty of climbs and a couple of rocky descents. Great views from Bleaklow and High Rake over Monsal Dale and Great Longstone More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Fox House Inn Loop
Category: Black
Distance: 43.2km / 26.8miles
Start from the Fox House Inn (and more immportantly end there) for a loop to take you all the way to the edge of Edale and back. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Goyt Valley, Buxton & Macclesfield Forest
Category: Black
Distance: 45.8km / 28.4miles
Forest trails and exposed moorland, this ride has both in abundance. You will pay for the reward though with over 1500m of ascent overall. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / Ladybower_Edale killer loop
Category: Black
Distance: 46.5km / 28.9miles
What a loop! Feeling fit? You will need to be for this one taking in the best that the Peak District can offer and over 2400 metres of ascent - a BIG day out. More
East Midlands / Derbyshire / The Classic Edale Loop, Peak District
Category: Black
Distance: 23.3km / 14.5miles
One of the classics, including the Jacob's ladder climb or descent depending which way round you go! The route takes you down Jacob's ladder, you can then... More



