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Guided Tours

Guided Tours in the Peak District, Derbyshire

If you are not familiar with the Peak District but would like to see the best of the area then why not try a 1 day guided tour? You will be supplied with bikes & equipment and travel along the best routes available.

Routes have been carefully designed to avoid main roads, avoid killer hills, see the most impressive scenery, stop in the nicest villages and your knowledgeable & friendly tour leader will ensure you have the most enjoyable, informative & memorable journey around.

The price for a guide for the day is £90 plus the cost of cycle hire (£13 for hybrid bikes or £18 for mountain bikes). Obviously there is no cycle hire charge if you bring your own bike.

There are 3 tours detailed below however tours can be tailored to suit your requirements for example we can start the tour from your accommodation or arrange some technical mountain biking routes for you. We have a wealth of knowledge about the many excellent trails in the area & will only be too happy to arrange a tour that suits you best. Please call Steve on 07961 052 590 or 01457 851462 for more information.

Alpine Trails

From Hathersage you will pass through Bamford and cross the the Ladybower reservoir to the Upper Derwent Reservoirs. This fantastic trail takes you round the banks of the Ladybower, Derwent & Howden reservoirs, famous for being the place where 617 ‘Dambusters’ squadron tested the bouncing bomb. The reservoirs blend in perfectly with the surrounding hills carpeted in alpine woodland. The longer route also takes in the charming villages of Hope & Castleton which has a number of fine country pubs, 3 show caverns & an 11th century Norman castle.

Ladybower
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Historic Villages

Travelling South you will pass through Grindleford to the infamous plague village of Eyam, which has a number of interesting buildings including the 17th century manor house at Eyam Hall. Away from Eyam takes you through rolling fields criss crossed by row upon row of drystone walls through the pretty village of Foolow. You will continue past St Peters Stone to Litton before arriving at the ancient village of Tideswell, known locally as ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ because of its imposing 13th century church. You will continue through Great Hucklow to an amazing ridge at Bretton before a memorable descent through Abney & back to Hathersage.

Tideswell
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Limestone Beauty

This is an easy / moderate ride mostly along quiet country lanes with a few sections on gravel tracks & trails. Leaving Biggin you will pass through the ancient village of Hartington and continue along gently undulating country lanes to Alstonefield, an area which is very popular with walkers. You will continue along quiet country lanes the picture postcard scenary at Dovedale & the beautiful architecture at Ilam. You will continue to the charming village of Tissington, famous for the distinctive 500 year old hall & the ancient tradition of Welldresing. The flat traffic free bridleway takes you back to to your starting point at Biggin.

Ilam
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High Peak Mountain Biking

The High Peak offers some of the best mountain biking in the country. Some excellent routes can be found around the Hope & Edale Valeys & also the Upper Derwent Valley. If you advise us of the ability of your group we will structure a ride suitable for you & factor in lunch stops etc as you require. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Singletrack
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