Somersal Herbert, a hamlet in the Derbyshire Dales, is characterized by its rolling hills and a network of winding country lanes. This landscape, part of the Needwood and South Derbyshire Claylands, features gently undulating terrain with hedgerows and agricultural land. The area provides a setting for outdoor activities across several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Its proximity to the Peak District also offers access to a wider range of outdoor opportunities.
74
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4.4
(99)
Average rating
1066
People visited

4.7
(3)
22
riders
20.1km
01:37
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
17
riders
17.3km
01:25
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
12
riders
83.3km
06:05
1,370m
1,370m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
34.7km
02:18
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
58.2km
02:46
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
53.4km
02:32
370m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

107
riders
58.1km
02:31
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
93
riders
114km
05:33
730m
730m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
(1)
10
hikers
3.19km
00:49
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
hikers
2.30km
00:35
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
8.35km
02:10
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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10
hikers
8.70km
02:18
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
71.6km
04:42
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

74.2km
04:26
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
riders
98.8km
07:11
1,530m
1,530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

26
riders
70.0km
04:10
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
48.3km
03:07
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
15.8km
00:53
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
26.3km
01:32
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
11.8km
01:14
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
9.23km
00:59
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
10.9km
01:11
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
runners
9.31km
00:59
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Somersal Herbert offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area is characterized by rolling hills and a network of winding country lanes, providing diverse terrain for exploration. More than 7,000 visitors have explored the region on komoot.
Yes, Somersal Herbert provides scenic road cycling routes through its rolling hills and winding country lanes. These routes offer views of the agricultural landscape in the Derbyshire Dales. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Somersal Herbert guide.
Somersal Herbert features several footpaths that cross local farms, offering pleasant walks through a pastoral landscape. The broader area of the Needwood and South Derbyshire Claylands provides gently rolling terrain with hedgerows. Hikers can explore options in the Hiking around Somersal Herbert guide, including Easy hikes around Somersal Herbert.
While specific mountain biking trails are not detailed within Somersal Herbert itself, the hamlet's proximity to the Peak District offers extensive mountain biking opportunities. The Peak District is known for its diverse trails, ranging from easy to challenging. The MTB Trails around Somersal Herbert guide provides further information.
Yes, the network of winding country lanes and rolling hills around Somersal Herbert is suitable for touring cyclists. These routes allow for exploration of the picturesque Derbyshire Dales and its agricultural scenery. The Cycling around Somersal Herbert guide includes touring cycling options.
Somersal Herbert is known for its picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and extensive lawns. The hamlet also features Somersal Herbert Hall, a privately owned 16th-century timber-framed country house and a Grade I listed building. A local Methodist church contains a Norman font dating to the 12th century.
Somersal Herbert has attracted more than 7,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings. This indicates a positive reception from the outdoor community.
Yes, Somersal Herbert offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region's mix of country lanes and varied terrain can accommodate gravel bikes. Information on routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Somersal Herbert guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Somersal Herbert, including Road Cycling Routes around Somersal Herbert, Cycling around Somersal Herbert, Hiking around Somersal Herbert, Easy hikes around Somersal Herbert, MTB Trails around Somersal Herbert, Running Trails around Somersal Herbert, and Gravel biking around Somersal Herbert.
Yes, Somersal Herbert offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The area's footpaths and country lanes provide a pleasant environment for these activities. The Running Trails around Somersal Herbert guide can assist in finding suitable paths.
As a small hamlet, there isn't a general official website for the Somersal Herbert region. However, for local accommodation and related inquiries, Somersal Cottages can be contacted via their website at www.somersalcottages.com or by phone at 01283 840252.

