Pedal Peak District

Cycling in the Peak District. All you need to plan your day out.

About the project
What we're doing to improve cycling links
Cycle routes near you
Free route maps and trip ideas
Public transport
Have a totally car-free day out
Cycle Hire
Hire bikes from our friendly and knowledgeable staff

Cycle Hire

The Peak District is popular with all types of cyclists and with hire centres conveniently placed to access the marvellous traffic free routes you don't even need to bring your own bike. Cycling is not only healthy exercise but great fun and the perfect way to appreciate the stunning scenery of the area.

A great day out for all the family

With over 30 years' experience of hiring cycles the Peak District National Park Authority currently operates three Centres at Ashbourne, Derwent and Parsley Hay where our trained and helpful staff can provide a huge range of cycles and accessories to suit all sizes, ages and abilities. Toilets, car parking, refreshments and local information are all available.

Quality cycles

Our cycles are replaced every year to maintain high standards of comfort, safety and performance. We also have baby seats, child buggies, trailerbikes and tandems.

Look out for ex-hire bikes for sale at competitive prices

Opening times

Centres are open from 9:30am every day from March to October with limited opening during the winter (see individual Centres web pages for more details). PLEASE NOTE - the centres will be closed on the 25 May 2011

Cycle hire price list Cycle hire centre leaflet (743KB)

Cycling for the less able

We can provide tandems, trikes, hand-cranked tricycles, wheelchair cycles and powered mobility scooters.

Good cyclists' code

The trails are often busy at peak times with a mixture of cyclists, walkers and horse riders. These wonderful traffic free trails have to be shared so please consider other users at all times. Use your bell or give a warning when approaching others.

Safety tips

be prepared for uneven/loose surfaces
don’t cycle too close to other cyclists
beware of vehicles on country roads
cycling too fast can be dangerous
helmet loan is free to hirers, we strongly recommend they are worn

Groups

All types of groups can be catered for, please telephone the Centre to check availability. To help you plan your group outing read our information to group organisers (55KB)

Other cycle hire

Cycle hire is provided in other places to help you enjoy the National Park by bike including another Peak Cycle Hire Centre at Middleton Top operated by Derbyshire County Council and private operators at Waterhouses for the Manifold Track (Brown End Farm and Manifold Valley Bikes).

Cycling in the Peak District