Arrival Day – Friday: Arrive at Hope
We’ll meet and greet at our carefully chosen hotel near Hope, in the Hope Valley. The guides will be around from mid-afternoon to welcome you as you arrive. In the evening we’ll have a group meal and introduce ourselves and the weekend you have ahead.

Day 1 – Saturday: White and Dark Peak loop
Short loop: Distance 52 miles / 83km, Elevation 5000ft / 1500m
Long loop: Distance 64 miles / 103km, Elevation 6700ft / 2050m

Today’s route takes in a decent chunk of the Peak District national park, from the rugged gritstone of the Dark Peak area heading south to the limestone dales known as the White Peak area. Both routes stay the same till the afternoon brew stop, with the short route then taking a mostly downhill pedal back to the hotel whilst the long loop takes in some more hills!

Day 2 – Sunday: Western Peak loop
Short loop: Distance 35 miles / 56km, Elevation 4000ft / 1200m
Long loop: distance 48 miles / 72km, Elevation: 5400ft / 1650m

Today’s ride heads to the Western side of the national park to explore more quiet lanes. After the morning brew stop, the short loop skips some climbing to pass through the historic spa town of Buxton, whilst the long loop travels further out to take in the Upper Goyt Valley. Both routes converge for lunch in Tideswell, before a gentle last section back to the hotel ready for your onward travel.

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What’s included?

The tour price includes 2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, snacks throughout the day, full trip support including a guide that cycles at the back of the group, back up van with spare parts and a few spare bikes.
We provide GPX files, detailed route notes so that you can cycle at your own pace and some fantastic scenic cycling!

What’s not included?

Evening meals, drinks at lunch stops, cycle hire (available for a fee), Garmin hire (available for a fee)

What happens at the start of the tour?

If you’re coming by train, the nearest railway station is Hope (Derbyshire), which is only a mile away and the guides can give you a lift if you’d like.
If you’re coming by car, the hotel has ample car parking available for you.

What happens at the end?

We’ve designed the second day’s riding to be slightly shorter as we appreciate that people need time to travel back home afterwards. If you’re booking a train, 3.30pm onwards is advisable.

Route

The Peak District is as hilly as it is scenic! We’ve created two days of varied cycling that keeps you off the busy main roads wherever possible so that you can relax and enjoy the sights of the Peak District national park.

How difficult is the weekend?

There’s no getting away from the fact that the Peak District is hilly! It’s hard to travel anywhere here without going up hill, though that does mean that there’s some fabulous views from the tops of those hills. We’ve designed both days to have a shorter and longer option to suit a range of riders.

Why the Peak District?

The Peak District was the first UK national park to be created back in 1951, and being surrounded by cities and transport links makes it the most accessible of them all. It’s also on the doorstep of Peak Tours so we’re obviously huge fans of it!

What about the weather?

Spring time in the Peak District can be an ideal time for cycling, with perfect temperatures and sunny skies. We all know how changeable our weather can be though, so check the forecast and pack accordingly!

What kind of bike would be best?

All the route for this weekend is on road, though the quiet nature of some of the lanes we’ve selected means that tyres of 28mm upwards will provide some comfort. Any bike that you’re comfortable on will work well, though some nice low gears will make some of the climbs feel more manageable.

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