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Dronfield

Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire
Dronfield

Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

Hard

5.0

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31

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Padley Gorge Ascent – Chatsworth House loop from Dronfield

05:43

108km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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11.8 km

Padley Gorge Ascent

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This is a great alternative to riding up Froggatt as it is generally much less busy. It get get busy in the summer up at the top when people part …

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16.4 km

Climb to Eyam via Traffic-Free Road

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Gentle climb into Eyam on a traffic free road

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30.1 km

Cressbrook Switchback

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One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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33.2 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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49.1 km

Crowdicote Climb

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The view may be beautiful but the climb is brutal

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61.9 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

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Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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64.0 km

Long Dale Road

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Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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73.3 km

Needleeve Plantation

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73.8 km

Sidenooks Plantation

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86.4 km

Chatsworth House

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Chatsworth House is like something from a period drama. In fact, it was the filming location for Mr Darcy’s Pemberley home in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Standing …

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108 km

End point

Train Station

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97.5 km

9.52 km

1.08 km

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Surfaces

89.6 km

18.7 km

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