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Peak District Cycling and Mountain Biking

The Peak District is a wonderful area for cycling and mountain biking.
There are several cycling trails along former railways, and numerous tracks and bridleways for mountain biking.

Carsington Water, a Severn Trent Water reservoir in Derbyshire, EnglandCarsington Water

Carsington Water is a Severn Trent Water reservoir in Derbyshire, between Ashbourne and Wirksworth. It has a visitor centre, sailing club, fishing, and cycling and walking trails.

 good for children good for exercise good views
The High Peak Trail, former Cromford and High Peak RailwayHigh Peak Trail

The High Peak Trail takes the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway betwen Parsley Hey and Cromford, in the Derbyshire Peak District.

 good for children good for exercise good views
The Longendale Trail, a Derbyshire Peak District cycle trailLongendale Trail

The Longendale Trail, a Derbyshire Peak District cycle trail, follows the track of the former Woodhead (Sheffield to Manchester) railway up the Longendale valley.

 good for exercise good views
The Manifold and Hamps Trail. A Staffordshire cycle trackManifold and Hamps Trail

The Manifold and Hamps Trail is a Staffordshire Peak District cycle track which follows the old light railway which once ran along the valley.

 good for exercise good views
The Monsal Trail is a Peak District cycle trailMonsal Trail

The Monsal Trail is Derbyshire Peak District cycle trail which follows the path of the former Midland Railway from Wye Dale to a point beyond Bakewell, mostly following the River Wye.

 good for exercise good views
The Tissington Trail, a Peak District cycling trailTissington Trail

The Tissington Trail, a Derbyshire Peak District cycling trail follows the former railway line between Buxton and Ashbourne.

 good for exercise good views
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