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A long loop of the Peak District from Edale

A long loop of the Peak District from Edale

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4.5

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A long loop of the Peak District from Edale

04:58

94.4km

1,480m

Road cycling

This difficult road cycling loop from Edale covers 58.7 miles (94.4 km) with a significant 4845 feet (1477 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 4 hours and 57 minutes to complete. You will experience challenging terrain with innumerable short and testing climbs, followed by rapid descents, offering little in…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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64.4 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 …

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71.0 km

Tideswell Village

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Lovely touristy village with an impressive church (The Cathedral of the Peak), pubs and a good (for the size of place) selection of take away shops and cafes. Good place to stop for a rest on a ride.

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89.9 km

View of Rushup Edge

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Without doubt one of the best views around for miles. If you have arrived there from climbing up Mam Nick it makes it all the more rewarding.

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90.5 km

Mam Tor South Face

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Short and sweet climb to the top of Mam Tor. Seems almost easy in comparison to the neighbouring Winnats pass or Mam Nick.

To reach the hill's summit you'll need …

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91.3 km

Mam Nick Climb

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Great views to the south as you come out into the open at the top and you can see the old road that was closed in 1979 when the landslips …

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94.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.4 km

6.28 km

3.35 km

3.14 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.5 km

22.8 km

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

August 30, 2018

It's back out to Edale for this classic Century ride that loops across the entirety of the Peak District before a tidy turn in the idyllic (if not slightly over popular) town of Matlock. 
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Enjoy the first leg of the loop as it swerves southwards on quick-rolling lanes. After a brief pause at Matlock Bath

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A long loop of the Peak District from Edale

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Tideswell Village

View of Rushup Edge

Mam Tor South Face

Mam Nick Climb

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