Stanage Pole – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Hathersage

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Stanage Pole – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Hathersage

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Stanage Pole – Ladybower Reservoir Overflow loop from Hathersage

03:54

46.9km

850m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.1 km for 381 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.49 km

Stanage Pole

Highlight • Monument

Stanage Pole is a landmark that denotes the border between Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. A wooden pole has stood here for hundreds of years and would have been useful for …

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6.77 km

Stanage Stone Slabs

Highlight • Cycleway

A brilliant test on a gravel bike or fairly straight forward on a mountain bike, you can choose this series of stone slabs to either climb or descend next to …

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7.99 km

Redmires Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Redmires Reservoirs are a group of three reservoirs at the eastern edge of Sheffield, fed by the Hallam Moors. The landscape around here is absolutely sublime; wild moors and gritstone …

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10.4 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Fox Holes Plantation

Forest

22.5 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

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29.4 km

Ladybower Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Structure

The path along the top of Ladybower Dam affords a wonderful view of the reservoir nestling in the Upper Derwent Valley. You also get a close look at the reservoir …

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31.6 km

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of options to suite all abilities. Parking can be a problem when busy, so for the best experience and sometimes the entire place to yourself, head there out of peak hours and days.

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34.9 km

The Beast Upper Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A challenging descent. It is fairly steep but it's the rocks that will get you. Line choice is vital as taking the wrong one will likely end in an OTB …

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35.7 km

Hope Cross lies at the crossroads of ancient packhorse routes through the Peak District, ands it's surrounded by beautiful views down into the Valley. You'll find it's a lovely wide open track with spectacular views.

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39.0 km

Top Plantation

Forest

46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

11.7 km

9.30 km

3.75 km

3.20 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

14.4 km

5.62 km

4.89 km

4.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

11°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

April 4, 2025,Day 1 - Tour of the Peak

First day following the Dark and White Peak 200. We didn't start until 2pm so cut a bit out to make the campsite in Edale. Retired to the pub and came third in the qui!. Fabulous first day.