View of Chatsworth House – Manners Wood Bridleway loop from Bakewell

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View of Chatsworth House – Manners Wood Bridleway loop from Bakewell

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View of Chatsworth House – Manners Wood Bridleway loop from Bakewell

01:58

25.3km

470m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 19.9 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Love-Lock Bridge over the River Wye, Bakewell

Highlight • Bridge

If you are visiting Bakewell with somebody special, be sure to write your initials, names, or message on a padlock, lock it to the bridge and throw the key into …

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Grassy Bridleway to Monsal Trail (Bakewell Slice MTB Route)

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Good alternative route back to Bakewell instead of the Monsal trail. We did a loop from Bakewell out along the Monsal trail and then back along this route. Would recommend, although could be muddy in winter.

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9.12 km

Bowling Green Wood

Forest

10.0 km

Singletrack to the Ford in Peak District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Single track starting from the road in Hassop, relatively flat with gravel for the first section before turning into a bit of a rock garden with drop offs as it …

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11.3 km

Toost Bank Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Pilsley Village to 13 Bends Descent Trail

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Turn left at the Devonshire Arms in Pilsley (from the Chatsworth farm shop side) up to the top of the lane. Where the main lane veers left there is a …

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14.5 km

Gravel Descent to Edensor

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This descent into Edensor is a real treat. Fast and long, it takes you over loose rocks and gravel with occasional deep ruts and big stones to pop air off. …

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17.0 km

View of Chatsworth House

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Great views of the Chatsworth Estate, even better when there's no traffic, just watch out for the sheep

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20.3 km

Manners Wood Bridleway

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Great as a descent from the top of Chatsworth Estate, part of the classic Bakewell Slice MTB loop.

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22.3 km

Birchall Byway and Bridleway, Peak District

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There’s a bench here, such a good spot to catch your breath, or a good sunset!

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

8.61 km

2.90 km

2.05 km

1.37 km

189 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

8.59 km

3.57 km

2.91 km

123 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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4°C

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Comments

May 9, 2022,Bakewell Slice - Classic MTB

Classic MTB loop, but starting from Calton Lees means saving the best for first. Steady gravel then moorland climb takes you to the top of Chatsworth, followed by a section of nice woodland & the super fun descent down to the River Wye just South of Bakewell.