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Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye) – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Matlock

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Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye) – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Matlock

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Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye) – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Matlock

01:35

19.4km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Highlight • Religious Site

This magnificent ancient yew tree is reported to be 2,000 years old. Its girth is particularly impressive, measuring around 33 feet (10 m), one of the widest in the country. …

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Peak Rail Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

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White Peak Loop Boardwalk Near Rowsley

Highlight • Cycleway

They’ve done a really good job of routing the trail through this section.

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9.43 km

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy pleasant riverside scenery as you pass over an old stone bridge that spans over the River Wye.

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9.69 km

Rowsley Post Office and Store

Highlight • Rest Area

For hot drinks, snacks, groceries.
Open 8:30 - 2 M-F, 7:30 -12:30 Sat, closed Wed/Sun.

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10.1 km

Peak Rail Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free and flat route from Matlock to Rowsley following the route of the River Derwent and the Peak Railway (steam trains on occasion).
Well surfaced although can be a …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

5.11 km

1.78 km

915 m

873 m

649 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.67 km

975 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 29 June

21°C

13°C

71 %

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Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye) – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Matlock

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

Peak Rail Steam Railway

White Peak Loop Boardwalk Near Rowsley

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

Rowsley Post Office and Store

Peak Rail Cycle Path

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