Chelmorton is a distinctive village situated in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park, offering varied terrain for outdoor activities. The landscape is characterized by the limestone plateau, with features such as the steep-sided Deep Dale and the prominent Chelmorton Low, which rises to 1,440 feet. This geographical setting provides a diverse environment for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more. The village itself, at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, is one…
108
Routes
4.6
(214)
Average rating
2318
People visited

4.5
(17)
90
riders
41.4km
03:21
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(28)
241
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(6)
54
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(21)
171
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.5
(12)
159
riders
69.3km
04:04
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
68
riders
60.4km
03:22
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
25
riders
40.3km
02:30
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
10
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.6
(28)
126
hikers
16.3km
04:34
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(7)
42
hikers
6.38km
01:45
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
36
hikers
9.22km
02:40
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(9)
37
hikers
10.0km
02:42
130m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
97
riders
53.8km
02:37
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
28
riders
33.6km
01:45
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
17
riders
28.5km
01:32
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
32.5km
01:43
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
79
runners
11.8km
01:15
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
68
runners
5.72km
00:38
110m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

42
runners
9.50km
01:07
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

3.0
(1)
29
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

49
riders
35.4km
03:09
730m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
15.2km
00:59
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
41
riders
14.3km
00:57
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
riders
45.0km
03:00
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3
hikers
6.42km
01:55
200m
200m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
1
hikers
10.3km
02:57
260m
260m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
8.84km
02:36
250m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
12.3km
03:34
310m
310m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Chelmorton offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Touring cycling. The area features 77 routes, with an average rating of 4.59 stars from over 11,000 ratings. These activities explore the unique limestone landscape of the White Peak.
Chelmorton provides mountain biking opportunities within the Peak District. Routes vary in difficulty, from easier rides on paved surfaces to challenging unpaved segments. Information on specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Chelmorton guide.
Chelmorton is a base for both road cycling and mountain biking. The Monsal Trail is a notable traffic-free route accessible from the area. Further details on cycling options are available in the Cycling around Chelmorton guide.
Chelmorton offers numerous hiking opportunities, including footpaths through Deep Dale, known for its botanical diversity. Routes also ascend Chelmorton Low, providing expansive views. The Hiking around Chelmorton guide provides detailed information on local trails.
Chelmorton offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Chelmorton guide highlights less strenuous paths. Cycling options also include routes on mostly paved surfaces for a more accessible experience.
Chelmorton is situated in the White Peak limestone plateau, featuring Deep Dale, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. Chelmorton Low, a prominent hill rising to 1,440 feet (439 meters), dominates the skyline. The village itself is known for its historic field system and stone-built architecture.
Chelmorton is recognized for its ancient, unchanged medieval strip field system, with Grade II listed walls. It is also the highest village in Derbyshire, with St. John the Baptist Church standing at 1,209 feet (368 meters) above sea level. The village was historically supplied by the 'Illy Willy Water' stream.
Chelmorton is a popular destination on komoot, with over 79,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have received more than 11,000 ratings, averaging 4.59 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Chelmorton, including MTB Trails around Chelmorton, Hiking around Chelmorton, and Road Cycling Routes around Chelmorton. Other guides cover running, gravel biking, easy hikes, and touring cycling.
The official website for the Chelmorton Community and Parish Council is chelmortonparish.org.uk. This site provides local information and community details for the village.
Chelmorton Low is a prominent hill that rises to 1,440 feet (439 meters) and is topped with Bronze Age tumuli. The village itself is situated at approximately 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level, making it the highest village in Derbyshire.
Chelmorton offers various road cycling opportunities, including routes that explore the local area and connect to broader networks. The Road Cycling Routes around Chelmorton guide provides specific information for road cyclists.
Chelmorton provides several routes suitable for jogging, allowing exploration of the surrounding countryside and scenic viewpoints. The Running Trails around Chelmorton guide details specific paths for joggers.

