View of Parkhouse Hill – Pennine Bridleway Gravel Track loop from Harpur Hill

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View of Parkhouse Hill – Pennine Bridleway Gravel Track loop from Harpur Hill

Moderate

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View of Parkhouse Hill – Pennine Bridleway Gravel Track loop from Harpur Hill

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25.6km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.62 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.20 km

Ford on the River Dove

Highlight • River

Deep enough to get your feet wet

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8.21 km

This trail between Hollinsclough and Parkhouse Hill affords wonderful views over Parkhouse and Chrome, characterful hills that are the remnants of an ancient coral reef. There is a ford but a footbridge is available if the water is deep.

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11.1 km

Aldery Cliff

Highlight • Climb

This is a great place to get your hands dirty and get scrambling, bouldering or if your brave enough a bit of free climbing. Plenty of possible routes depending on what your abilities are.

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12.1 km

View of the Rolling Hills, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

13.0 km

Pennine Bridleway Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wonderful gravel road with great views

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15.6 km

Highstone Lane (Pennine Bridleway, Peak District National Park)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel road with lots of big puddles when its wet

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18.0 km

St John the Baptist Church and Locust Weathervane

Highlight • Historical Site

St John The Baptist Church. The Locust weathervane is a reference to St John the Baptist survival in the wilderness on a diet of locusts and honey

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21.6 km

Ridge Path Above Sterndale Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning trail that runs above Sterndale before dropping sharply into the valley.

Just be aware that the edge is not protected and it is a sheer drop. The path also …

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