Track with View of Minninglow – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchover

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Track with View of Minninglow – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchover

Moderate

5.0

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Track with View of Minninglow – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchover

03:10

38.1km

600m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.73 km

Green Lane to High Peak Trail

Highlight • Trail

Farm track leading to the High Peak Trail can have some big ruts leading to big puddles if its wet.

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14.2 km

Track with View of Minninglow

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A little bit rockier and muddier in places than the High Peak Trail but it does have a great view over Minniglow

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19.1 km

Hopton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is the shortest of the three remaining inclines on the High Peak Trail. 1:14 gradient.

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23.0 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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23.1 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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25.6 km

View of Grangemill Wind Turbines

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Turn off the High Peak trail and climb up the field towards the wind turbines. Stunning views from the top which makes the climbing all the more worthwhile.

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28.0 km

Descent to Grangemill

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Good run across the fields, I’m never quite sure where the proper bridle path runs but you can’t really miss the gate at the bottom

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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

11.9 km

11.2 km

851 m

467 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

9.08 km

6.02 km

4.13 km

2.00 km

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

90 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2025,MTB : Wirksworth to Longdale Loop - with Simon

Route taken from @Julie Phelan and her Youtube site. .... Short route, but definitely not to be underestimated. Some really tough climbs, most of which in the first half of thr route, and starting with a really tough one right from the outset - nearly 1km long at 9,5% so make sure your legs are warmed up..... Perfect weather today, …