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The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

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The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

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The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

05:49

79.7km

1,570m

Cycling

Embark on The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower, a difficult touring bicycle route that challenges you with 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and a significant 5159 feet (1572 metres) of elevation gain. This extensive loop takes around 5 hours and 49 minutes to complete, winding through the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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9.02 km

View of Dale Dyke Reservoir and The Strines

Highlight • Lake

The Strines is a brilliant road climb with a good surface and great views over the north-east Peak District.

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14.6 km

Ewden Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

An infamous climb round these parts. The climb starts just after the bridge the crosses Ewden Beck where it bents to the right and then doubles back up a steep …

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20.0 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is owned and managed by Yorkshire Water to provide water for Sheffield and Barnsley.

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39.2 km

Holme Moss Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This classic climb formed part of the 2014 Tour de France and climbs to more than 1,700 feet (518 m). You get great views to the Peak District on one …

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41.4 km

Holme Moss Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

If you're coming from West Yorkshire, you're unlikely to go down the back of this great hill. But I strongly recommend it for great views and a lovely descent, especially at sunset!

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57.3 km

Snake Pass Climb

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This popular climb is unusually long for the Peak District and thankfully takes its name from a pub along its route, rather than any actual snakes

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79.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

28.5 km

14.2 km

4.72 km

2.79 km

436 m

153 m

Surfaces

57.8 km

9.64 km

6.49 km

5.54 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

19 %

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The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

05:49h

79.7km

1,570m

The Strines, Holm Moss & Snake Pass loop from Ladybower — Peak District National Park

View of Dale Dyke Reservoir and The Strines

Ewden Bank Climb

Langsett Reservoir

Holme Moss Summit

Holme Moss Summit

Snake Pass Climb

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