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YHA Cycling Holidays in the Peak District

The YHA offer some amazing accommodation at an affordable price. Each of the chosen places to stay on our tours are in historic manor houses, interesting Victorian buildings & country retreats.

The prices quoted here are for dormitory rooms however most hostels have three, four or double bed rooms for a small extra charge, please contact us to discuss availability.

If you would like to make a booking or discuss the different options available please email info@peak-tours.com or call 01457 851462 or 07961 052 590 or complete our online booking form.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the popularity of hostels during the summer it may be necessary to amend the advertised routes if 1 of the hostels is fully booked. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment

The weather in the Peak District can be very Changeable so it is always advisable to come prepared. Check the weather forecast before departing on any ride & always take suitable clothing & equipment as necessary.

You are provided with spare inner tubes, pumps & puncture repair kits. Punctures can happen at any time so it is important that you know how to fix one. Everything you need & detailed instructions are provided so you can fix punctures for yourself.

All bikes are serviced after every ride, however problems do occasionally occur. In the event that you are unable to fix your bike you can always call our emergency back up line & we will come to meet you & either fix your bike or bring a new one for you.

Peak Tours does not accept liability for any accidents which may occur whilst you are out on your ride. Please exercise due care & attention at all times to avoid any accident or injury to yourselves or anyone else.

 

What's Included?

  •  Accommodation
  •  Cycle Hire
  •  Maps & Route notes
  •  Local information
  •  Bar bag & tools etc
  •  Emergency contact number
     

The Limestone Peak 3 days / 3 nights
Moderate


Discover the fantastic Victorian resort of Matlock & Matlock Bath where you can take the cable car to the 'Heights of Abraham'. Pass through Cromford to join the High Peak Trail up to Middleton Top to join the Pennine Bridleway. This fantastic ride takes you to Hartington where you will stay in the magnificent 17th century manor house with log fires, oak panelling & a bed where Bonnie Prince Charlie once slept. You will continue through the attractive village of Youlgrave before arriving at Bakewell, with a chance to sample the delicious locally made 'pudding'. Fantastic views & pretty limestone villages characterises the route through Tideswell to Eyam. Your final day takes you through the Chatsworth Estate where you will have the choice of two contrasting routes back to Matlock.
YHA Members: £119.00 or Non Members: £125.00
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Please note: Matlock YHA has now closed. This is a fantastic tour but it is now necessary to stay in a carefully selected B&B in Matlock.

 


High Peak Highlights

3 days / 3 nights

Moderate

Departing from Hathersage you will discover the alpine beauty of the Upper Derwent Reservoirs. A fantastic gently undulating trail takes you around the banks of the Ladybower, Derwent & Howden reservoirs. Your stay in Castleton allows time for many activities such as a visit to one of Castletons spectacular show caverns or take a walk to Mam Tor 'Mother Hill' to appreciate the fine views over both the Hope & Edale valleys. Your journey south takes you through 'Cathederal of the Peak' Tideswell & the picture postcard scenery around Monsal Head, before arriving at Bakewell where you can sample the delicious pudding. Pass through the Chatsworth Estate en-route to Eyam before dropping back down to your starting point at Hathersage.

YHA Members: £105.00 or Non Members: £114.00
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Fields & Dales

 

3 days / 3 nights
Moderate
From the fantastic 17th century manor house at Hartington you will travel along the quiet limestone gorge at Long Dale to join the traffic free Pennine Bridleway southwards to another of the YHA's best hostels at the Victorian Gothic Hall at Ilam. Travelling through the breathtaking scenery of Dovedale Day 2 takes you to Tissington & onto the banks of Carsington Water. Joining the traffic free High Peak Trail you travel north again & on past the Neolithic stone age circle at Arbor Low before a great decent to arrive at pretty Youlgreave. A superb trail sees you through the Derbyshire Dales Nature Reserve to Elton & onto the marvelous village of Winster with a wealth of interesting architecture. Another memorable trail takes you through Biggin & back to Hartington.

YHA Members: £115 or Non Members: £124

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Hidden Villages of the Peak

3 days / 3 nights

Easy

This easy tour takes you along many traffic free bridleways & quiet country lanes. The countryside is particularly beautiful in this park of the Peak District due to the exposed limestone gorges, green fields & gently rolling dales. The many attractive, ancient & well preserved hamlets & villages make the area a particularly interesting place to visit. Your accommodation is in 2 of the YHA’s best hostels at the 16th century manor house at Hartington & the Victorian mock gothic mansion at Ilam Hall. This memorable tour takes an easy pace or allows time for extra walking along the many trails available.

YHA Members: £120 or Non Members: £129
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Introduction to Mountain Biking

2 days / 2 nights

Moderate

You will spend 2 nights at Hartington YHA - your base for 2 days of superb cycling. Your first day takes you south along quiet country lanes through many picturesque villages & gives you a chance to get a feel for your bike. A quiet off road trail takes you back to Hartington along a flat gravel bridleway. Your second day in the saddle ventures north & takes to a few more off road trails & bridleways to to provide a more challenging, yet still comfortable route to provide a gentle introduction to the use of a mountain bike.
YHA Members: £89.00 or Non Members: £95.00
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