Day
1:
Arrive Hathersage at your accommodation for the night. |
Day
2:
Your first ride takes you to the Upper Derwent Valley
reservoirs. Situated amongst forested banks of pine beneath
the surrounding high moorland this enjoyable ride has
a distinctive alpine feel. The reservoirs were made famous
by the 617 Dambusters squadron who trained with their
bouncing bombs during WW2. You will continue through quiet
country lanes to Castleton, nestled beneath the ruins
of the Norman Peveril castle and with a number of traditional
suppliers of ale, Castleton makes an ideal stop for the
night. (16 or 26 miles) |
Day
3:
The journey south takes you to from the rugged Dark Peak
to the rolling hills & limestone gorges of the White
Peak. You will pass through ‘Cathedral of the Peak’
Tideswell, known for its magnificent 14th century church
of St John the Baptist. Passing through the pretty village
of Litton takes you to Monsal Dale & along the banks
of the River Wye to the viewpoint at Monsal Head. A great
decent through Great Longstone into Bakewell should allow
time to sample to delicious, locally made pudding. The
short but tricky road south takes you to Youlgreave, a
delightful limestone village with a number of attractive
Georgian houses. (22 or 28 miles) |
Day
4:
Out of Youlgreave you will pass through the Chatsworth
Estate, with a chance to visit the opulent house &
gardens. The journey north through Baslow & Grindleford
offers fantastic views over the fine gritstone Edges of
Baslow, Curbur, Froggatt & over towards Stannage before
you arrive back at Hathersage. (16 miles). |
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