Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
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 routes near you
So there is bound to be something for you to enjoy family friendly cycling in the beautiful surroundings of national park countryside.
Find a route near where you want to go…..
Pedal Peak District leaflets
Pedal Peak District (2.1MB) 
- general information about the project and how you get get fit and have fun
Pedalling picnics, Biking Banquets (1.1MB) - map and information about local food and drink near cycle trails
Peak Cycle Hire (561KB) - map and information about cycle hire centres in and close to the Peak District National Park
White Peak Trails (775KB) - cycle route maps and information about the trails
9 journeys of discovery by bike -downloadable leisurely day or half day mainly road routes offering the best of the Peak District on two wheels. With it's diverse scenery and extensive network of quiet lanes and roads, the Peak District is ideal for touring.
White Peak Cycle Trails
The White Peak is a spectacular landscape of open views across hills and dales, criss-crossed by drystone walls that enclose farmland.
There are four routes to choose from, the High Peak and Tissington Trails, Route 54 and the Manifold Track.
White Peak Cycle Trails map (84KB)
The High Peak Trail
A linear route along the old Cromford to Buxton railway line. Links up to the Tissington Trail
High Peak and Tissington Trails (768KB)
Tissington Trail
A linear route along the old Ashbourne to Buxton railway line. Links up to the High Peak Trail
High Peak and Tissington Trails (768KB)
Manifold Track and the Dove Valley
The Manifold Track is a 9 mile tarmac track along a disused railway from Hulme End to Waterhouses. A section between Swainsley and Wetton Mill is used by traffic (single track) and containsa tunnel 100m long at Swainsley; this is illuminated but still quite dark with small passing places to avoid vehicles.
Route 54A and Carsington Water
Route 54A joins Middleton Top to Tissington via about 10 miles of country roads. There is an additional route around Carsington Water of around 8 miles.
Monsal Trail and Tunnels
The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District’s most spectacular limestone dales.
The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.
Monsal Trail leaflet (103KB)
Dark Peak Cycle Trails
Upper Derwent Valley
A flat circular route around Ladybower Reservoir in the north of the Peak District National Park
Cycle routes in the Upper Derwent Valley (140KB)
Cycle routes near Sheffield
Upper Derwent Valley
Cycle routes near Manchester
Macclesfield Forest
Trans-Pennine Trail
Cycle routes near Bakewell
Monsal Trail
Cycle routes near Matlock
High Peak Trail
Cycle routes near Leek
The Manifold Track
Cycle routes near Ashbourne
Tissington Trail
