Recommended Rides

The best Peak District bike rides beyond the trails.

These tried and tested routes often combine off-road traffic free cycle links with quiet lanes and just the most necessary parts of any busier roads, giving the most pleasant loops possible to explore beyond the usual safety of the trails and still with plenty of smooth tarmac climbs and descents.

Many of these routes are still perfect for families, though advised more for older kids, and can serve as an ideal way for anyone of any age to gain confidence cycling on roads in general.