Baslow Edge – Eyam — Plague Village loop from Bakewell

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Baslow Edge – Eyam — Plague Village loop from Bakewell

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Baslow Edge – Eyam — Plague Village loop from Bakewell

03:32

50.4km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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548 m

Thornbridge Taproom

Highlight • Restaurant

Plenty of excellent beer on tap including low/no alcohol, plus excellent homemade pizza. Sunny outdoor space plus plenty of indoor space too

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847 m

The Tin Hut Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great for refuelling. Good value, great food, and away from the busy centre of Bakewell so a bit of a haven

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3.52 km

Nether Wood

Forest

13.2 km

Eagle Stone (East Cheshire Boundary Marker)

Highlight • Historical Site

Ancient carved stone denoting that you’re on the right path

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23.0 km

Shillito Wood

Forest

27.2 km

This dramatic gritstone edge offers wonderful views over the Peaks, towards Chatsworth Estate and to the Hope Valley. A classic moorland trail traverses the edge; expect ruts, rocks, heather, grit and great scenery.

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27.9 km

Clodhall Lane Climb

Highlight • Trail

34.4 km

Eyam Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cyclist friendly cafe, bottomless coffee and a discount to cyclists. Has bike racks outside and will refill water bottles if left outside next to the bikes awesome!!

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34.5 km

Eyam — Plague Village

Highlight • Settlement

A pretty village with a small selection of shops and a cafe. During the Black of 1665/65 The villagers isolated themselves from the outside world. The nursery rhyme Ring of …

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35.2 km

Hall Hill Troughs

Ruins

48.9 km

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

Highlight • Historical Site

When you pass through Ashford in the Water, make sure you go to take a look at Sheepwash Bridge. Here the yearly tradition of washing sheep in the river to …

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