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Former railway lines converted to recreational
routes for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. The High Peak
Trail runs for 17 miles from near Buxton to High Peak Junction,
Cromford and the Tissington Trail runs 13 miles from Parsley Hay
to Ashbourne. Good views out over the rolling limestone
countryside,
with banks rich in wild flowers during the summer.
Car parks and picnic sites have been created
at former stations.
The trails are generally level and have a
variety of surfacing materials, mostly compacted stone and are
reasonably firm. They provide easy walking conditions for all
abilities and are suitable for wheelchair users. One steep
section north of
Mapleton Lane
Cycling in the Peak District - The Peak
District has lots of cycle trails for all the family, along easy flat byways,
beside reservoirs, through tunnels...or for the more adventurous there is plenty
of room for mountain bikes
Cycle Hire:
Ashbourne Cycle Hire is situated at the southern end of
the Tissington Trail just outside Ashbourne town centre.
The Tissington Trail provides a flat, traffic-free cycle route.
A short ride through the tunnel (complete with railway sound effects)
brings you out in Ashbourne town centre where a range of pubs, cafés and shops
are available..
Ashbourne,
Mapleton Lane, Ashbourne,
Derbyshire DE6 2AA
Tel & Fax: (01335) 343156
Email:
ashbourne.cyclehire@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Derwent Cycle Hire
is situated in the Derwent Valley.
It forms part of a visitor centre with toilets and picnic rest. Pay and display
park. Accessed from the A57 Sheffield to Glossop road.
Cycle beside the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.
A wide range of routes are available.
Fairholmes Car Park,
Derwent, Bamford, Sheffield S33 0AQ
Tel & Fax: (01433) 651261
Email:
derwent.cyclehire@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Parsley Hay Cycle Hire
is situated eight miles south of Buxton. Easily reached via the A515 from both
Buxton and Ashbourne.
Parsley Hay,
Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 ODG
Tel & Fax: (01298) 84493
Email:
parsleyhay.cyclehire@peakdistrict.gov.uk
For
information on the High Peak Trail (the line
of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway
- see Steeple Grange Light Railway on
Attractions page) see
Derbyshire Dist web site
The Longendale Trail runs
from the station at Hadfield to the entrance to the Woodhead tunnel,
following
the track of the former Woodhead, Sheffield to
Manchester, railway.
For
information on more cycling routes see
Derbyshire-Peak District web
Walks
in the Peak District
Peak forest Lead Mines, Deepdale, Axe Edge Moor, Upper Dovedale
and others try
Peak
District Walks Guide
The
Ranger led walks and events cover a
wide assortment of walks at different times of the year. To mention a few:
The Railway
Tunnels Walk
A walk along
the Monsal Trail to look at the biodiversity of the area and the features of the
former railway.
Lost
Villages Walk
A 7 mile walk
discovering the story of Ashopton and Derwent Villages and the building of the
Ladybower Reservoir
To the
Source of the River Mersey
To celebrate
the Mersey Basin Weekend, this strenuous moorland walk follows the course of the
River Sett to it’s source high in the Kinder Scout hills
North
Bleaklow Ramble
A 10 mile
ramble looking at the highest points on Bleaklow
Buxton
Quarries, Upper Dove and Chrome Hill
Looking at
industrial sites and the geology, geography and history of the Upper Dove and
Chrome Hill.
Access for all - see their
Access page for help on this subject
Carsington is owned by
Severn Trent Water 'We want as many
people as possible to enjoy the leisure opportunities our reservoirs, visitor
centres and wildlife habitats offer. There's something for everyone, whether
you're into active watersports, entertaining the kids, or just out for a
relaxing stroll by the water.'
Carsington Water Visitor Centre,
Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6
1ST
Tel: 01629 540 696
Peak District
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