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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

Hard

9

riders

High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

03:00

46.2km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.22 km for 219 m

After 40.8 km for 219 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

722 m

Oxhay Wood

Forest

2

5.44 km

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

A very well preserved railway workshop, with a lot of interesting info, tools, equipment and objects from the past.

Tip by

3

5.84 km

Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

Tip by

4

9.72 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

Tip by

5

11.0 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

Tip by

6

13.0 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

Tip by

7

15.5 km

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the High Peak Trail

Tip by

8

16.1 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trail offers some stunning scenery and the surface is perfect for cycling

Tip by

9

19.4 km

View of railway embankment

Highlight • Cycleway

Great views of the old railway viaduct curving round over valley. The trail goes up this old railway

Tip by

B

46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

21.4 km

949 m

184 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

13.6 km

8.18 km

731 m

574 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

97 %

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