Mountain Bike Guiding & Adventures
why choose a guided ride
Discovering the best trails is hard work especi ally when you’re visiting a new area takes a fair bit of time and slow down your progress. Here in the Peak District, Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales we have some of the best natural riding and ‘off-piste’ routes (that’s jargon for not at a trail centre) in the UK.
Take the stress out of finding the best routes, single track and scenery the area has to offer. Let us guide you on an adventure to remember.
Sharing our riding experience and knowledge of the amazing trails and locations with like minded Mountain Bikers of all abilities is what we love.
We’ll review your skills and techniques as we are out and about, which will help you become more confident, you’ll end up smoother, faster and a safer rider. If you need to hire a mountain bike contact us to discuss options we have a good selection of our own bikes and from trusted partners where we can source you the very best bikes for use on our trips.
Information on how our booking system works:
- Our booking calendar allows you to book onto any of our specific adventures onto any of our available dates.
- Minimum of 4 persons required for the experience/adventure to take place. Contact us for private bespoke
- Maximum 8 riders.
- Once minimum number of riders have been met for that activity then that course will be the one that runs and confirmation of booking with then be sent to participants.
- If the activity you have selected does not run to to minimum numbers not reached you can either choose another activity that is running on that date (if it meets your experience) or contact us for one of our private guiding sessions.
SEE JUST A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE ROUTES
We have put together just a small selection of our favourite guided adventures available for booking which cater for a variety of abilities. There are so many amazing areas to ride we thought we’d give you a small sample to wet your appetite if you are new to the area. We thought it best to give you a choice for our guided rides in the White Peak, Dark Peak, Staffordshire and Derbyshire Dales.
If its a specific route or area you wish to ride or you simply want to tick off those bucket list trails just contact us on the link below or with our help we can put together a totally personal route that progressively challenges your skill level, where towards the end of the day with our input on skills advice you’ll be riding with increased confidence and riding with more control and speed. (This isn’t a specific skills course however, see our skills page for more details on those specific coaching sessions)
We are not limited to the Peak District so if you would like to take advantage of our guiding services and bike hire get in touch and we can work with you to create you an adventure to remember, wheather it be in the Lakes, Wales or Scotland.
our ride grading system
GREEN
BLUE
RED
BLACK
All our adventures are graded so you know before you book exactly what the route is going to ask of you!
Using the philosophy used in UK climbing grading, which recognises both how techincal the climb is and acknowledges difficulty by colour, our route grading is designed to give you an idea of the skill level and general fitness level required to book onto the chosen ride by the colour and no of bars represented.
In order to make sure beginners aren’t overwhelmed or put in dangerous situations, and to make sure that experts get the challenge they expect we’ve introduced the grading system, It might seem a little overkill but we want to ensure all riders on the day get to ride with shredders of similar experience and skill.
Rowsley Circuit
£55.00 per person Full Day
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or nice red this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decent on the limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate.
Course Details
- Distance 41.08km
- Elevation Gain 1,043m
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Rowsley Circuit
£55.00 per person Full day
Grade
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or nice red this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decent on the limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate
- Distance 41.08km
- Elevation Gain 1,043m
- Max Riders: 8
- Min Riders: 4
Gradbach Loop
£55.00 per person Full day
Grade
Our own personal training loop taking you from our Cycle Hub deep into the South West Peak District on this not so well ridden route but definitely one to try. Home to the 50:01 lads and home to the lads and lasses at Burgtec this route is not one for the feint hearted.
It has lots of variety as we cross over towards Macclesfield Forest via Wildboarclough and Cumberland Clough renowned as on of the best descents and most challenging in the Peak District. Building up speed on a number of rock strewn decents to fast technical sections, forest off-piste to full bore moorland speed sections that have you scrambling for line choices and tricky gullies. There maybe a brief rest before it starts over again with much of the same.
Experienced riders only for this trip!!
- Distance 30.61mi
- Elevation Gain 4,472ft
- Capacity: 6
Gradbach Loop
£55.00 per person Full Day
Our classic training loop taking you from our Cycle Hub deep into the South West Peak District on this not so well ridden route but definitely one to try.
It has some road work in it as we cross over towards Macclesfield Forest via Wildboarclough and Cumberland Clough renowned as on of the best descents and most challenging in the Peak District. Building up speed on a number of fast corners with tricky gullies theres a brief rest before it starts over again with a run down a rock and root strewn track.
Course Details
- Distance 30.61mi
- Elevation Gain 4,472ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Peak Enduro Epic
£80.00 per person Full Day
Grade
This is a tough challenge, you’ll need your skills as well as your fitness for this 40 mile epic trans-peak route across the Peak District from Chinley in Derbyshire to Hathersage in Sheffield.
Taking in all the Peaks classic descents and more, extremely challenging climbs mixed with stunning scenery and remote locations go to ensuring you’ll remember this experience for quite a long time.
This is a good one if your training for a long distance race or challenge event or you just fancy testing yourself on a big day out.
- Distance 39.21mi
- Elevation Gain 6,280ft
- Capacity: 6
Killer Hope Loop
£55.00 per person Full day
Grade
Think your hard enough? Come on then lets give it a try.
This classic route attempted by many is a gruling one. With seven big climbs this route features almost all the best descents in the Dark Peak, you’ll definitely deserve that post ride cake when we reach Hope.
Plenty of stops en-route to refuel
- Distance 36.75m
- Elevation Gain 5,705ft
- Capacity: 6
Killer Hope Loop
£55.00 per person Full Day
Think your hard enough? Come on then lets give it a try.
- This classic route attempted by many is a gruling one. With seven big climbs this route features some of the best descents in the Dark Peak, you’ll definitely deserve that post ride cake when we reach Hope.
Some of the trails we’ll encounter on this bucket list route:
Pindale Singletrack
The Beast
CaveDale
Mam Nick
Screaming Mile
Potato Alley
Whinstone Tor
Derwent Edge
Course Details
- Distance 36.75m
- Elevation Gain 5,705ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Classic Ladybower
£55.00 per person Full day
Grade
Starting from Hope railway station this route is a great Hope Valley introduction if you’ve not visited before.
Classified as a red route there’s lots of variety from rocky descents to great single track, woodland trails and remote moorland riding. We have the option to extend this route and pick up some other famous Peak classic trails if good progress is made.
- Distance 18.45mi
- Elevation Gain 2,542ft
- Capacity: 8
Classic Ladybower
£55.00 per person Full Day
Starting from Hope railway station this route is a great Hope Valley introduction if you’ve not visited before.
Classified as a red route there’s lots of variety from rocky descents to great single track, woodland trails and remote moorland riding. We have the option to extend this route and pick up some other famous Peak classic trails if good progress is made.
Course Details
Grade
- Distance 18.45mi
- Elevation Gain 2,542ft
- Capacity: 6
Manifold Valley Tour
£40.00 per person Half Day
Grade
Starting at Hartington Youth Hostel this relaxed chilled out tour across some of the nicest White Peak scenery you’ll come across, the stunning limestone gorges of the Manifold Valley and Thors Cave. This route is split into thirds, nice single track mixed with easy going tracks and lanes combined with paved cycle routes.
Its graded blue/red as it does have a few sections of technical riding so its not a beginner route but the sections are walkable if you do wish to attempt this route.
We’ll pass on our skills to help you improve your technique and confidence as the day goes on.
We pass some great villages with cafes, pubs and tea rooms so this is a great route for a mixed day out.
- Distance 15.76mi
- Elevation Gain 1,525ft
- Capacity: 6
Manifold Valley Tour
£40.00 per person Half Day
Starting at Hartington Youth Hostel this relaxed chilled out tour across some of the nicest White Peak scenery you’ll come across, the stunning limestone gorges of the Manifold Valley and Thors Cave. This route is split into thirds, nice single track mixed with easy going tracks and lanes combined with paved cycle routes.
Its graded blue/red as it does have a few sections of technical riding taking it into an Intermediate category but the sections are walkable if you do wish to attempt this route.
We’ll pass on our skills to help you improve your technique and confidence as the day goes on.
We pass some great villages with cafes, pubs and tea rooms so this is a great route for a mixed day out.
Course Details
- Distance 15.76mi
- Elevation Gain 1,525ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Totley Moor
£40.00 per person Half Day
Grade
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or nice red this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decent on the limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate
- Distance 11.52mi
- Elevation Gain 787ft
- Capacity: 6
Totley Moor
£40.00 per person Half Day
This great half day little loop is a nice introduction to the variety of terrain we have in the Peaks. It’s got a good amount of pedalling and takes in great views over to Sheffield and the valley out to Chatsworth from Curbar Edge.
Course Details
- Distance 11.52mi
- Elevation Gain 787ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Friden Rail Loop
£40.00 per person Half Day
Grade
Beginner Route taking in mostly disused railways, gravel tracks and a small amount of road.
This is a perfect introduction to riding in the Peaks, almost traffic free with amazing open views over the White Peak.
Taking in sections of the Tissington Trial and Pennine Bridleway this leisurely route has lots of options for calling passing through traditional Peak District villages for refreshments.
- Distance 13.01mi
- Elevation Gain 513ft
- Capacity: 6
Friden Rail Loop
£40.00 per person Half Day
Beginner Route taking in mostly disused railways, gravel tracks and a small amount of road.
This is a perfect introduction to riding in the Peaks, almost traffic free with amazing open views over the White Peak.
Taking in sections of the Tissington Trial and Pennine Bridleway this leisurely route has lots of options for calling passing through traditional Peak District villages for refreshments.
Course Details
- Distance 13.01mi
- Elevation Gain 513ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Buxton & The Goyt Valley
£40.00 per person Half Day
Grade
This pleasant tour from Buxton takes in wild moorland scenery making its way across to Taxal and Whaley Bridge before heading back through the forest tracks of the Goyt Valley.
- Distance 16.22mi
- Elevation Gain 2,403ft
- Capacity: 6
Buxton & The Goyt Valley
£40.00 per person Half Day
This pleasant tour from Buxton takes in wild moorland scenery making its way across to Taxal and Whaley Bridge before heading back through the forest tracks of the Goyt Valley.
Course Details
- Distance 16.22mi
- Elevation Gain 2,403ft
- Capacity: 6
Grade
Dambusters Circuit
£40.00 per person Half Day
Grade
An extremely scenic route that takes in a good chunk of the White Peak. A challenging blue or nice red this big loop of nearly 40km has a good mixture of challenging rocky decent on the limestone around Lathkill Dale, while mixing up the woodland single track with surprise climbs and descents you wouldn’t think were there in passing.
A great chance to stop in various places including Bakewell, the village of Edensor and the grounds of Chatsworth Estate
- Distance 41.08km
- Elevation Gain 1,043m
- Max Riders: 8
- Min Riders: 4
Dambusters Circuit
£40.00 per person Half Day
Beginner ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir
A great beginner loop for those wanting a leisurely ride on a gravel or mountain bike this ride around Derwent and Howden Reservoir is relatively flat ranging from quite roads to closed tracks.
Course Details
- Distance 16.00mi
- Elevation Gain 996ft
- Capacity: 6
