Bradbourne Brook Ford – Tissington Trail loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Bradbourne Brook Ford – Tissington Trail loop from Parkhouse Hill

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Bradbourne Brook Ford – Tissington Trail loop from Parkhouse Hill

04:10

62.1km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.0 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.4 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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32.6 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Ashbourne is a nice city. The drive through the long tunnel is impressive. I was amazed by the crowded bike station at the tunnel exit and the bike traffic on the trail.

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33.0 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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39.6 km

Tissington Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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52.8 km

View of the Peak District Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

awesome views windy

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53.6 km

Tissington Trail Summit

Highlight • Trail

Wow - 25km of GRVL heading South on a false flat descent on perfect princess GRVL - bliss.

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54.1 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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55.2 km

View of Peak District National Park Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go really slowly and enjoy the lush views

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62.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

22.1 km

2.14 km

1.91 km

1.19 km

240 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

20.5 km

16.1 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Sun 28th July 2024 - Derbyshire - Tissington Trail

Another glorious day it didn't feel as hot as the promised 26C due to the cooling breeze and thin high cloud.
After some debate we did the Tissington Trail starting from Parsley Hay where we saw a group who had arrived with horses in boxes and were setting off to ride them back to the start of the trail near …

March 20, 2025,Activity

Really enjoyed this ride! It was good to blow the cobwebs away

April 15, 2023,Adventure Queens Rally (I joined for part of it)

Thanks so much to @Nicola Minimicroadventures for organising the @Adventure Queens rally... sadly I could only join for some of it but didnt want to leave! So glad I went thanks for orgnaising it 💚