Very Challenging

Fierce cycling climbs and longer-distance rides to test your stamina in the Peak District and its western edges.

These rides go beyond even the description of “challenging” to be truly strenuous, with potentially difficult climbs or very challenging terrain, likely combined with more mileage.

Very Challenging Cycle Routes

Millers Dale for Tideswell Return

  • Challenging
  • 23 miles
  • 810 m

Hidden Hills in High Peak

  • Very Challenging
  • 23.1 miles
  • 1012 m

Cheshire Mountains of Macclesfield

  • Very Challenging
  • 23.6 miles
  • 910 m

Cat & Fiddle Climbs

  • Very Challenging
  • 26.7 miles
  • 1067 m

Old Roads of Rock

  • Very Challenging
  • 29.8 miles
  • 845 m