Day 1: Arrive Hathersage
Settle into your accommodation – either a fine B&B or quality country Inn.
Day 2: White Peak Cycle (22miles)
Travelling South you will pass through Grindleford to the infamous plague village of Eyam, which has a number of interesting buildings including the 17th century manor house at Eyam Hall. Away from Eyam takes you through rolling fields criss crossed by row upon row of drystone walls through the pretty village of Foolow. You will continue past St Peters Stone to Litton before arriving at the ancient village of Tideswell, known locally as ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ because of its imposing 13th century church. You will continue through Great Hucklow to an amazing ridge at Bretton before a memorable descent through Abney & back to Hathersage.
Day 3: Woodland walk to Castleton (9 miles)
A short walk along the road takes you away from Hathersage onto minor paths through green fields & into mixed woodland. You will pass through the small village of Abney before joining the track up to Bradwell Edge revealing splendid views out over Bradwell with Mam Tor & Kinder Scout beyond. Further progress exposes views to the East of Stannage Edge & Burbage Rocks before you drop down to Brough. Your final pathway takes you past the Roman fort at Navio before following the River Noe along the Hope Valley to Castleton.
Day 4: Dark Peak Cycle (18 or 28 miles)
Your second ride takes you to the Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs. Situated amongst forested banks of pine beneath the surrounding high moorland this enjoyable ride has a distinctive alpine feel. The reservoirs were made famous by the 617 Dambusters squadron who trained with their bouncing bombs during WW2. This gently undulating route is much different than your previous days ride and demonstrates the variety the Peak District offers.
Day 5: Ridges walk to Hathersage (11 miles)
Leaving Castleton behind you will pass by the base of Mam Tor before reaching the spectacular viewpoint at Hollins Cross. A fine ridge walk along ‘The Great Ridge’ offers fantastic panoramic views over the both the Hope & Edale valleys below. Yet more impressive vistas lie in wait as you reach the summit of Win Hill & look out over the Derwent valley, Ladybower reservoir & Stannage Edge. Descending through attractive pine woodland you will reach the Derwent Valley Heritage Way which takes you along the banks of the River Derwent the rest of the way to Hathersage.
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