Wigley Summit Climb – The Lakeside Café loop from Dronfield

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North East Derbyshire

Dronfield

Wigley Summit Climb – The Lakeside Café loop from Dronfield

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Wigley Summit Climb – The Lakeside Café loop from Dronfield

04:48

73.1km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

Wigley Summit Climb

Highlight • Summit

Nice and steady, just keep grinding away!

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Sitchs Plantation

Forest

25.4 km

40 Acre Plantation, Derwent Forest

Highlight • Forest

derwin forest great views easy route check out photos 📸

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25.9 km

40 Acre Plantation

Highlight • Forest

derwin forest bike ride

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27.1 km

Farley Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

bike ride to Farley woods

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29.2 km

Bottom Moor

Forest

36.5 km

High Lane View of Matlock and Riber

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice low traffic route with great visibility to soak up some great views down over Matlock. Short but steep descent/climb at the Holloway end coming out not far from fuel café (very cyclist friendly).

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41.3 km

Crich Tramway Village – National Tramway Museum

Highlight • Monument

If you have never been it is a must for anyone. The Village is amazing from the fully working trams to the food and drink. check out the link below.

tramway.co.uk

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42.6 km

Lea Moor Road to Plaistow Green

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great fun fast but steady downhill section (going towards Crich), plenty of view round corners to check traffic. There’s some uneven road surfaces with little dips to watch out for though

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69.0 km

The Lakeside Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely little cafe with outdoor seating on the edge of the fishing lakes.
Opening hours: 9.30am to 3.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. The don't have barista coffee but their filter is pretty good.

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