The Peacock, Rowsley – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Rowsley

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The Peacock, Rowsley – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Rowsley

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The Peacock, Rowsley – Peak Rail Cycle Path loop from Rowsley

01:18

15.8km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.32 km for 2 m

After 8.37 km for 18 m

After 8.46 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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75 m

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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244 m

The Peacock, Rowsley

Highlight • Pub

Where the River Derwent meets the River Wye, Rowsley is a great base for exploring the Peak District National Park. The wonderful grounds of Chatsworth House are nearby, while the …

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329 m

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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1.23 km

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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3.80 km

Peak Rail Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

4.44 km

Whitworth Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

White Peak Loop trail goes through the park behind The Whitworth. It's scenic but a bit stop-start when avoiding pedestrians and following the gates and signs. If I'm on my …

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8.84 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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