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Tissington Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Ashbourne CP

Tissington Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Ashbourne CP

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Tissington Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Ashbourne CP

02:03

36.4km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33.9 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are a few of the old train tunnels local to here, its at the very start of the Tissington Trail, you can see the end for those of you that suffer any form of phobia with this type of thing.

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1.10 km

Tissington Trail — Start at Mapleton Lane

Highlight • Trail

Tissington trail about 28 miles amazing views with cafe and toilets on the way windy in places awesome biking

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1.11 km

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

Highlight • Parking

Very polite and friendly staff. Young chap spotted the ti gravel bike a mile off, so we got chatting for 10-15 mins.. I found most people rather friendly around here...

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5.65 km

Tissington Trail Scenic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth taking in this view to reward yourself for not stopping on the incline 👍

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7.16 km

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

A popular stop on the Tissington Trail. Open from 10:00 - 16:30 every day. Serves good easy tack away food and drinks. There is also a toilet.

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7.73 km

The Tissington Trail is a 13-mile (21 km) traffic-free trail that links Ashbourne to Parsley Hay via the spectacular White Peak countryside. The compacted gravel trail is relatively smooth and flat (save for a relatively steep incline at Mappleton), making it a great ride for all ages and abilities. The Tissington Trail is part of a network of former railway lines in this area that are now recreational routes, meaning the exploration options are plentiful.

The trail follows the former Buxton to Ashbourne railway line, which opened in 1899 and closed in 1967. After its closure, the route was transformed into a trail and opened to the public in 1971.

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16.8 km

Tissington Trail – National Cycle Network Route 68 to Biggin

Highlight • Cycleway

Exit here to get to Biggin and Hartington.

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27.7 km

Bradbourne Brook Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Fun for the fool hardy, slow and steady. Can be deep, be prepared to bail if your bike starts to slide out from under. At your own risk🚲😬. Bridge for the sensible 😉

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36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

10.9 km

4.26 km

1.51 km

1.02 km

309 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

9.92 km

6.94 km

6.75 km

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

93 %

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Tissington Trail – Bradbourne Brook Ford loop from Ashbourne CP

Ashbourne Tunnel

Tissington Trail — Start at Mapleton Lane

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

Tissington Trail Scenic View

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk