Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking in the Peak District, England

The Peak District is without doubt one of the finest areas of England in which to go Mountain Biking. Choose from a number of rides which take you off road away from the crowds to some of the greatest down hills & single track around.

The Northern areas of the Dark Peak offer the most challenging routes & will take you through alpine woodland & exposed moorland to reveal outstanding scenery & fantastic descents. The White Peak is characterised by rolling fields & dales, hidden villages & fine country pubs but there are also a number of fantastic routes available to the discerning off-roader.

If you would like a gentle introduction to Mountain Biking why not try our Introduction to Mountain Biking tour?

Tours 1 to 6 of 6

Introduction to Mountain Biking - B&B

cycling tour
Tour Length: 2 days, 2 nights
Grade: Easy/Moderate

This gentle tour takes in some of the White Peaks most spectacular scenery. Your 1st days ride is along quiet country lanes & flat, off road bridleways visiting a number of picturesque villages & hamlets allowing time to get a feel for the bike. Your 2nd day on the saddle takes your northwards via Youlgrave & Longdale where you will try a few more challenging off road tracks providing an excellent introduction to this exhilarating sport.

£129 no luggage transfer required

Introduction to Mountain Biking - YHA

cycling tour
Tour Length: 2 days, 2 nights
Grade: Easy/Moderate

This gentle tour takes in some of the White Peaks most spectacular scenery. Your 1st days ride is along quiet country lanes & flat, off road bridleways visiting a number of picturesque villages & hamlets allowing time to get a feel for the bike. Your 2nd day on the saddle takes your northwards via Youlgrave & Longdale where you will try a few more challenging off road tracks providing an excellent introduction to this exhilarating sport.

£109 no luggage transfer required

Intermediate Mountain Biking - B&B

cycling tour
Tour Length: 2 days, 2 nights
Grade: Moderate

This fantastic 2 day tour will take you along some of the best trails in both the White Peak & High Peak areas of the Peak District. Your base at Castleton or Edale lies at a geological point where underlying limestone meets gritstone rock creating a superb landscape of gorges, valleys & high moorland vistas. Each day is manageable for those who have done some mountain biking before and have a reasonable level of fitness. The route has been carefully planned so that you descend on the best trails & climb on the road sections. On each days route you will have a couple of great country pubs to choose from for lunch.

£145 no luggage transfer required

Intermediate Mountain Biking - YHA

cycling tour
Tour Length: 2 days, 2 nights
Grade: Moderate

This fantastic 2 day tour will take you along some of the best trails in both the White Peak & High Peak areas of the Peak District. Your base at Castleton or Edale lies at a geological point where underlying limestone meets gritstone rock creating a superb landscape of gorges, valleys & high moorland vistas. Each day is manageable for those who have done some mountain biking before and have a reasonable level of fitness. The route has been carefully planned so that you descend on the best trails & climb on the road sections. On each days route you will have a couple of great country pubs to choose from for lunch.

£110 no luggage transfer required

Dark Peak Explorer - B&B

cycling tour
Tour Length: 3 days, 3 nights
Grade: Moderate/Hard

This comprehensive tour takes in the best mountain biking trails the Peak District has to offer. Traversing the Upper Derwent Valley, Edale Valley & Hope Valley you will then take the Pennine Bridleway to Peak Forest & Hayfield. Jacobs ladder, The Pennine Way & Abney moor are all superb off road trails that contribute to this fantastic tour. The route has been carefully planned so that you descend on the best trails & climb on the road sections. Each day is manageable for those who have done some mountain biking before and have a reasonable level of fitness.

With luggage transfer: £245 and without: £195

Dark Peak Explorer - YHA

cycling tour
Tour Length: 3 days, 3 nights
Grade: Moderate/Hard

This comprehensive tour takes in the best mountain biking trails the Peak District has to offer. Traversing the Upper Derwent Valley, Edale Valley & Hope Valley you will then take the Pennine Bridleway to Peak Forest & Hayfield. Jacobs ladder, The Pennine Way & Abney moor are all superb off road trails that contribute to this fantastic tour. The route has been carefully planned so that you descend on the best trails & climb on the road sections. Each day is manageable for those who have done some mountain biking before and have a reasonable level of fitness.

With luggage transfer: £195 and without: £135
Tours 1 to 6 of 6

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- Well done to everyone that completed the April/May 2013 Lands End to John o'Groats tour. To view photos of the latest tour please view April/May 2013 LEJOG

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This is a truly superb tour. a 4 day coast to coast passing through some amazing scenery and without the crowds. Well done to all of our little group of five that all completed the tour - I thoroughly enjoyed our maiden voyage, Steve.October 2012 Way of the Roses

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What our customers say

Food was amazing as was general hospitality. Cups of tea & hot cross buns & cakes were very much appreciated when we returned from our rides.

The routes were enjoyable & varied - enjoyed that they took in may of the surrounding villages while keeping to quiet roads/off road trails. We would definately recommend the tour & staying at Parsons House!

Richard & Tessa, Introduction to Mountain Biking April 2010

Excellent is not rated high enough! Best accommodation I have ever stayed at.

EM, Introduction to Mountain Biking tour Sept 2009

We loved the variety & the amazing view points. Couldn't be better & looking forward to the next tour.

KG, Limestone Peak Tour June 2011

Great value for money. Very well organised. Would definately recommend & do again.

MM, July 2011

We found the YHA very comfortable with great surroundings. Simon says 'best pub garden he's been in for a while'.

JT, YHA Family tour August 2011

We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the hostels. We really enjoyed it - good value for money.

CM, Fields & Dales August 2011

A wonderful and memorable experience. The routes & route guides were well chosen and very accurate. A great holiday and strongly recommended for those who would like a more challenging & adventurous vacation.

IM, Ultimate Peak tour June 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed each days walk and thought we saw some lovely parts of the Peak District

AR, Glacial Gorges September 2011