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Dronfield

Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

North East Derbyshire

Dronfield

Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

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5.0

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Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

05:43

108km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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After 18.6 km for 84 m

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Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Padley Gorge Ascent

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This is a great alternative to riding up Froggatt as it is generally much less busy. It get get busy in the summer up at the top when people part to visit Padley Gorge. There is usually an ice cream van near the top of the climb. Overall it's a lovely climb and as you reach the top the views open up towards Higger Tor and are really beautiful.

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16.4 km

Climb to Eyam via Traffic-Free Road

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Gentle climb into Eyam on a traffic free road

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30.1 km

Cressbrook Switchback

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One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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33.2 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a wonder to behold. You can stop for food and drink at the Monsal Head Hotel and there is usually an ice cream van parked here.

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49.1 km

Crowdicote Climb

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The view may be beautiful but the climb is brutal

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61.9 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

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Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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64.0 km

Long Dale Road

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Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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73.3 km

Needleeve Plantation

Forest

73.8 km

Sidenooks Plantation

Forest

86.4 km

Chatsworth House

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Chatsworth House is like something from a period drama. In fact, it was the filming location for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley home in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Standing proudly amid rolling hills with the River Derwent meandering gently by, it is a stunning sight. The 17th-century house contains works of art that span 4,000 years. The 105-acre garden, designed by Joseph Paxton, is equally famous. With historic waterworks, sculptures, a Victorian rock garden, a maze, plus more, there is a lot to explore.

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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.5 km

9.52 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.6 km

18.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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13°C

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Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

Padley Gorge Ascent

Climb to Eyam via Traffic-Free Road

Cressbrook Switchback

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Crowdicote Climb

Hartington Cheese Shop

Long Dale Road

Chatsworth House

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