Mountain Biking in the Goyt Valley

Off-Road Mountain Biking (MTB1)
Tue 07 Jul
2026

3 people attending

3 places left

Your price
£12.50
Event difficulty background shape EventDifficulty
Easy Moderate Very Hard
Approximately 22km with 550m ascent

The 2nd of 2 evening events exploring the upper Goyt Valley by Mountain Bike.

The route takes us on a mixture of paved roads, bridleways and forest tracks from Errwood Reservoir high onto the Moorlands to Derbyshire Bridge before taking the Old Road To Buxton, now a gravel track.

From Buxton we climb out on the old Buxton Whaley Road, before following a few Bridleways above Coombs before returning to the Goyt Valley and the old tramway along Fernilee Reservoir.

Although there are some tough climbs, the whole route is rideable with nothing too technical. 

For this ride you will need a good hard tail or full suspension mountain bike. Bring lights just in case of unexpected delays.

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Image credits: All photos taken by the leader and permission is granted to ODL for their use.

What to bring

Apart from your bike remember the following:.

  1. Spare inner tube and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
  2. Food - bring lunch and small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
  3. Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet on events, however a full face helmet and pads are recommended..
  7. 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.  

Meeting & times

Jul 07 - pm