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Tissington Trail – Tissington Trail Summit loop from Ashbourne CP

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Tissington Trail – Tissington Trail Summit loop from Ashbourne CP

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(25)

348

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Tissington Trail – Tissington Trail Summit loop from Ashbourne CP

04:51

68.9km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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55 m

Tissington Trail — Start at Mapleton Lane

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Tissington trail about 28 miles amazing views with cafe and toilets on the way windy in places awesome biking

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6.68 km

Tissington Trail

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The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and flat (save for a relatively steep incline at Mappleton), making it a great ride for all ages and abilities. The Tissington Trail is part of a network of former railway lines in this area that are now recreational routes, meaning the exploration options are plentiful.

The trail follows the former Buxton to Ashbourne railway line, which opened in 1899 and closed in 1967. After its closure, the route was transformed into a trail and opened to the public in 1971.

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19.8 km

View of the Peak District Rolling Hills

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awesome views windy

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20.6 km

Tissington Trail Summit

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Wow - 25km of GRVL heading South on a false flat descent on perfect princess GRVL - bliss.

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20.8 km

Junction of National Cycle Route 54 and Tissington Trail

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Fantastic easy gravel riding with stunning views

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21.1 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

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Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside facilities so you'll have to use the picnic tables outside. These can be cold in winter as you're about 1,100 feet (335 m) up. There's some cover from the rain. and toilets facilities.

The bike hire centre offers various kinds of bikes including ones modified for disabled users and electric bikes.

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