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Roych Clough Downhill Trail – Hollins Cross loop from Buxton

Mountain biking trails

Roych Clough Downhill Trail – Hollins Cross loop from Buxton

Hard

3.7

(3)

14

riders

Roych Clough Downhill Trail – Hollins Cross loop from Buxton

04:12

49.9km

1,100m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.92 km for 366 m

After 27.5 km for 202 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.4 km

Roych Clough Downhill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Mega downhill to the best lunch spot in the Peaks. Super loose rock, techy and steep in places with some step downs. Very fast and very fun!

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2

20.0 km

Hayfield Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Together with Coldwell Clough, this descent is more than a mile of fast and fun downhill riding taking you back down to Hayfield. Rocks and stones give way to soil …

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3

24.3 km

Jacob's Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Jacobs Cairn-Big pile of rocks, better known as a Cairn and this one is Jacobs. Great spot to stop and admire the views and grab a photo or two. Jacobs …

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4

24.4 km

Jacob's Ladder Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Known for its steepness for walkers - experience it on a bike for some white knuckle riding,

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5

24.9 km

Stone Bridge at Jacob's Ladder, River Noe

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic spot before the last stretch back to Edale. Nice place for a paddle also!

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27.6 km

The Tips

Forest

7

31.4 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

Tip by

8

32.2 km

Mam Tor Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

First descent of the ride down the side of Mam Tor. Great fast and flowy section, watch out for walkers and the gate at the bottom!

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9

33.1 km

View of Hope Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure you look up when riding, the climbs are tough in this part of the world but be sure to enjoy the views.

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B

49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

9.58 km

8.31 km

4.48 km

2.94 km

2.71 km

545 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

9.62 km

6.13 km

6.03 km

4.48 km

1.17 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

69 %

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