Youlgreave is a region nestled within the Peak District National Park, defined by its distinctive limestone geology and position above the River Bradford, near its confluence with the River Lathkill. This landscape features deep dales, river valleys, and varied terrain, establishing Youlgreave as a hub for outdoor activities. The area offers opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, and more.
For those seeking things to do in Youlgreave, the area provides more than 100 routes across several sports like mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, and more. More than 31,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars. Hiking routes range from leisurely strolls through Bradford Dale and Lathkill Dale to more challenging treks, with options detailed in guides like Hiking around Youlgreave. Cycling opportunities are diverse, encompassing traffic-free trails like the High Peak and Tissington Trails for road and gravel cyclists, as well as off-road routes. Specific options for cyclists include MTB Trails around Youlgreave and Gravel biking around Youlgreave.
111
Routes
4.7
(458)
Average rating
3019
People visited
4.1
(11)
94
riders
34.1km
03:00
770m
770m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.8
(4)
28
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.7
(23)
154
riders
31.8km
02:40
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.6
(14)
130
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(72)
288
hikers
11.8km
03:26
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(33)
140
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(95)
468
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(23)
90
hikers
9.66km
02:46
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(6)
48
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(6)
56
riders
30.1km
01:39
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
43
riders
70.2km
04:26
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(13)
126
riders
44.4km
02:32
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
riders
44.7km
01:54
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
(1)
26
riders
50.8km
02:48
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
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20
riders
42.5km
02:11
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
15
riders
77.7km
03:34
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
47
runners
9.61km
01:05
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
runners
4.77km
00:32
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
8.94km
00:59
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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15
riders
52.6km
03:38
880m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
riders
28.5km
01:55
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
riders
14.0km
00:54
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
riders
26.6km
01:44
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Youlgreave offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Gravel biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features 115 routes across these sports.
Youlgreave is a popular destination with more than 31,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars.
Youlgreave provides 56 hiking routes, ranging from leisurely strolls to more challenging treks. Specific options are available in the Hiking around Youlgreave guide.
Youlgreave offers 7 mountain biking routes, with additional off-road options accessible in nearby areas such as Birchover, Stanton, Chatsworth, Edensor, and Bakewell. More details are in the MTB Trails around Youlgreave guide.
Youlgreave provides 2 gravel biking routes, utilizing a mix of gravel tracks, quiet roads, and bridleways. The Gravel biking around Youlgreave guide offers specific options.
Youlgreave features 23 road cycling routes, including traffic-free trails like the High Peak and Tissington Trails. The Road Cycling Routes around Youlgreave guide details specific options.
Youlgreave offers family-friendly routes, particularly on traffic-free trails like the High Peak, Tissington, and Monsal Trails. These former railway lines are suitable for various abilities.
Youlgreave's landscape includes Bradford Dale and Lathkill Dale, known for their clear waters and limestone geology. Other features include the Monsal Dale Weir and the distinctive Parkhouse Hill.
Historical sites near Youlgreave include the ancient Arbor Low stone circle and the atmospheric Nine Ladies Stone Circle. Robin Hood's Stride, a distinctive gritstone outcrop, is also a notable landmark.
Bike hire is available at Parsley Hay, approximately 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Youlgreave. This location provides access to the High Peak and Tissington Trails.
Komoot offers several guides for Youlgreave, including Hiking around Youlgreave, MTB Trails around Youlgreave, and Gravel biking around Youlgreave. Additional guides cover easy hikes, road cycling, running, and touring cycling.
The official website for the parish of Youlgreave is youlgrave.org.uk. This site provides general information about the village.

