Limestone Way Descent to Millers Dale
Limestone Way Descent to Millers Dale
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Limestone Way Descent to Millers Dale
Mountain biking
4.9
(34)
Gravel riding
5.0
(2)
Hiking
5.0
(1)
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August 4, 2019
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December 21, 2024
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4.3
(20)
89
riders
41.4km
03:21
740m
740m
Embark on a moderate mountain biking adventure through the Derbyshire Dales and along the High Peak Trail, covering 25.7 miles (41.4 km) with an elevation gain of 2422 feet (738 metres), typically completed in about 3 hours and 21 minutes. This route offers a diverse experience, from the mostly flat, traffic-free crushed limestone path of the High Peak Trail, which follows a former railway line, to more challenging sections with rocky paths and singletrack in the surrounding Dales. You will enjoy expansive panoramic views over the White Peak landscape, especially from Ladmanlow, and pass by historical industrial features like the old-style lime kiln and the stationary engine at Middleton Top.
While the High Peak Trail itself is generally easy, incorporating the wider Derbyshire Dales significantly increases the challenge, requiring good fitness and advanced riding skills for its varied terrain. Be aware that some sections, particularly the initial climb out of High Peak Junction or the steep gradients at Sheep Pasture and Middleton, can be demanding. Mudguards are advisable after rain, as parts of the trail can become muddy, and you may need to dismount at a few gates. Bike hire facilities are conveniently available at locations such as Parsley Hay and Middleton Top if you need them.
The High Peak Trail is notable for its historical significance, tracing the route of one of the world's first long-distance railway lines, built between 1825 and 1830. Its elevated position provides continuous stunning views of the Peak District's White Peak landscape, making it a scenic ride year-round. The trail also offers excellent accessibility as a well-maintained, traffic-free path and connects with other routes like the Tissington Trail at Parsley Hay, allowing for longer rides and forming part of the White Peak Loop Trail and the Pennine Bridleway.
4.7
(3)
26
riders
31.8km
02:47
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5
riders
55.8km
04:38
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Distance 1.87 km
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 70 m
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