Longwalls Lane Rocky Descent – The Chevin Descent to Milford loop from Ambergate

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Longwalls Lane Rocky Descent – The Chevin Descent to Milford loop from Ambergate

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Longwalls Lane Rocky Descent – The Chevin Descent to Milford loop from Ambergate

01:24

17.4km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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451 m

St Anne's Church, Ambergate

Highlight • Religious Site

St Anne’s Church was opened on February 13th 1892 and built from local stone quarried from Ridgeway. It was constructed by Mr Joseph Glossop, a local builder and first churchwarden, …

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4.34 km

Viewpoint on Longwalls Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little viewpoint on Longwalls Lane across farmland.

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4.81 km

This is really great loose rocky descent down to Ashover Road named Longwalls Lane.

Enjoy some mega big rocky features and a few drops, so prepare to have fun!

It certainly makes for a challenging technical climb too.

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6.12 km

Johnson's Wood

Forest

7.44 km

Midshires Way Bridleway – Belper

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really great bit of bridleway across the top of Belper. This is a good, really long track with some techy features, for off-road bikes only.

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8.90 km

The Chevin Descent to Milford

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a really fun and fast blast with some great rocky features. Best on a mountain bike, but can also be fun on a gravel bike too, if you're happy to take it a bit steadier!

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9.34 km

Jacksons Lane Singletrack Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Take a left after completing the Chevin for a fun single track descent, rooty and rocky in places but nothing too technical

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16.6 km

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shining Cliff Woods is a great area for walking (and for mountain biking although that is not officially allowed!) but be aware that the map of the area suggests that …

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