Can you cycle in the Peak District?

The Peak District is home to fabulous off-road cycling routes including Tissington and High Peak Trails which meet at Parsley Hay and the quieter Manifold Track in the south-western Peak running from Waterhouses along the old Leek and Manifold light railway line.

How long does it take to cycle Monsal Trail?

How long is the Monsal Trail and how long does it take to ride it? The trail is nearly 8 miles to the end from the hire centre. How long it takes is up to you. If you travel at a brisk pace to the end and back with limited stops to enjoy the view you can do it in under two hours.

How far is it to cycle around Carsington Water?

approximately 8 miles
The distance around the reservoir is approximately 8 miles.

Can you cycle the Monsal Trail?

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.

Is the Tissington Trail flat?

Tissington Trail route covers an average distance of thirteen miles. The path is almost entirely flat with small elevations now and then. This elevation gives cyclists a fantastic view of the countryside and its surroundings.

Can you cycle around Lyme Park?

Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park is a National Trust owned property was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate. The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views. Cycling is allowed on the designated paths only.

How difficult is the Monsal Trail?

Difficulty Rating: It is 8.5mi total in length, stretching from Buxton to Bakewell, but this hike is a select section of that. The Monsal Trail is a renowned cycle and walking route that follows a section of the old Manchester – London railway built in 1863.

Is there a cycle path around Carsington Water?

There is a traffic-free designated cycle path that loops all the way around Carsington Water. Just follow the blue signs, you honestly can’t get lost. But be warned, it is very undulating and kids will need to be riding a bike with gears to get up the hills.

Can you still walk around Carsington Water?

Carsington Water Circular Walk Easy relatively level walking on good paths through fields and woodland alongside the reservoir. There is no pavement on the section from Carsington to Hopton.

Is Monsal Trail closed?

It remains traffic-free, except for authorised maintenance. Information about the Monsal Trail is available at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/monsaltrail.