Cycle The Tissington Trail
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A leisurely cycle in the White Peak area of the Peak District
We will ride a mixture of quiet single track lanes and some short sections of main road to Ashbourne at the southern end of the Tissington Trail. After a cafe visit for refreshments in Ashbourne the return will cover the whole length of the Tissington Trail, a former railway route now converted to a very popular route for both walkers and cyclists.
We start with a stiff climb for the first couple of kms before descending for some 8km through Long Dale, skirting close to Hartington and Biggin, before a section of unmade road and narrow lanes brings us to the village of Parwich. Between Parwich and Ashbourne we have a section of B Roads and bridleways.
After a stop at one of Ashbourne's many cafes we head back along the Tissington Trail climbing almost all the way back to the start, before meeting the road for the last few kms with a nice downhill to the finish.
For this ride, Mountain Bike, Road, Gravel or Hybrid bike is suitable, surfaces are good on the off road sections. The length of the ride maybe a little challenging for Mountain Bikes with knobbly tyres.
Whilst the ascent may appear significant, we have plenty of time to take the climbs slowly and we will ride at the pace of the slowest, wait at the top of climbs, none of the climbs are excessively steep, but should you need to walk, no one we be left behind.
Should you have any questions about the route please message the leader.
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What to bring
Apart from your bike remember the following:.
- Spare inner tube and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring lunch and small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need trainers or similar with grippy soles for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events.
- Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential clothing, water and an emergency snack.
Food & drink
Water
Please make sure you bring enough water/drinks for the ride.
Food
Please bring enough snacks/food for the ride.
There will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments in Ashbourne just over halfway around the route.