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Blindside Climb – Damflask Reservoir loop from Ashopton

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Blindside Climb – Damflask Reservoir loop from Ashopton

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Blindside Climb – Damflask Reservoir loop from Ashopton

01:55

28.4km

450m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

Jacob Plantation

Forest

5.95 km

Blindside Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favourite climbs up to Strines from Low Bradfield. The gradient is pretty gentle compared to the other routes out of the village. The road costs through the …

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8.18 km

Low Bradfield Post Office and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little place to stop for a snack on your ride. They have delicious homemade cakes, hot drinks and local ice cream from a farm about 3 miles away, Our Cow Molly. You can trust me that it's absolutely delicious!

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8.50 km

Stone Bridge and Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

Nice ride and its quite on the back roads

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10.9 km

Rickett Bank - Ughill Woods

Forest

11.3 km

Damflask Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place for cycling. Quiet roads with a good surface. Some gruelling hills in the area.

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21.0 km

View of Dale Dyke Reservoir and The Strines

Highlight • Lake

The Strines is a brilliant road climb with a good surface and great views over the north-east Peak District.

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26.5 km

View of the Peak District

Highlight • Forest

As you come down Sugworth Road and reach the junction you get an amazing view of the Peak District and rolling hills.
Your not to far from Bradfield but there …

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

1.97 km

Surfaces

21.9 km

6.55 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

18°C

22 %

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Blindside Climb – Damflask Reservoir loop from Ashopton

Blindside Climb

Low Bradfield Post Office and Café

Stone Bridge and Stream in Peak District National Park

Damflask Reservoir

View of Dale Dyke Reservoir and The Strines

View of the Peak District

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