Discover the amazing Peak District
Explore the Peak District by bike
The Peak District is one of the most popular areas for Mountain Biking in the UK. Mountain bikers have been coming to the Peak for a long time for its unique and challenging trails.
The best routes to explore
With every bike hire, we can talk you through a suitable route for your requirements. And give you a map to take, so you can get straight to the best trails. From a leisurely spin around Ladybower Reservoir to a trail high up on the moors there is something for everyone. Below are a couple examples of some of our favourite route’s.
Route 1 – Shatton Mast
A short route packing in a great mix of singletrack, fast descents and great views. Perfect for a bike demo or warm up.
Route 2 – The Beast of Hope Cross
This ride is a perfect sample of the Peak District and the variety of trails it offers, from the old railway lines of the Thornhill Trail to the rocky technical descents of The Beast.
Route 3 – Upper Derwent MTB Classic
A good medium distance route with two significant climbs and descents looping around the beautiful scenery of the Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs. This route starts and finishes at the Bike Garage with an option to stop at the Upper Derwent visitor centre cafe halfway around the 17 mile ride.
Route 4 – Shatton Ladybower Enduro
This is a slightly more challenging ride that offers four brilliant descents ranging from wide grass routes to tight, exciting singletrack.
Route 5 – Stanage & Lady Cannings
This route using a real mixture of old packhorse routes, roads and lanes. Stanage Edge, Lady Cannings flow trail.
Route 6 – Thornhill/Upper Derwent Valley Trail
Traffic free loop ranging from only a couple of miles up to a longer ride your choice. Starting on the Thornhill trail, heading up to and round Ladybower/Derwent and Howden Reservoir.
Route 7 – Hope Valley and Hucklow
A longer ride taking in some classic dark peak climbs and descents with breathtaking views throughout. Hope Cross and descending down Jaggers Clough before climbing up to Mam Tor.
Route 8 – Chinley to Bamford A to B
This is a different type of ride involving a short 20 minute train journey for 2+ hours of riding, taking in the highest point in the peak district and a good portion of the peak district all weather route.
Local trail news
The latest updates about the trails in the local area.
Trail Preview | Jacobs Ladder- Edale
Jacobs Ladder is one of the longest descents in the Peak District. Starting up high on the edge of Kinder and dropping all the way to the valley floor.
Billy joined us again from Cafe Adventure, needless to say, the weather made things even more epic with a real mixture of conditions in the short period of time we were on the hill.
Trail Preview | The Beast – Hope Cross
The Beast is a cornerstone of many classic Dark Peak routes. A rocky riverbed that provides a fun challenge no matter your level of experience.
Joining us on this one is Billy from Cafe Adventure. Billy can often be found heading up the Roman Road after a long day in the kitchen. Keeping riders and walkers fueled up.
The Bike Garage – your gateway to exploring the wonders of the scenic Peak District and beyond
We recently collaborated with myhotelbreak.com to give their guests their take on the Bike Garage. Find out what they discovered in this guest blog edition.
It’s important having fun and interesting things to do when on a hotel break. For guests looking for hotels in the Peak District, enjoying a day out exploring the National Park isn’t complete without the help of the Bike Garage.
What is the C.A⚡️B.G Collective?
C.A.B.G Standing for Cafe Adventure Bike Garage collective. Started back in 2015 by Billy from Cafe Adventure in hope and ourselves. Meeting on a Wednesday evening at either the Cafe in Hope or the Bike Garage for roughly a 2-3 hour ride.
Initially set up as a way to help with winter riding motivation. It being easier to ride with others in the winter at night than on your own.
2018 PDTMB Trail Maintenance
We are an active member of Peak District MTB and do our bit to help organise and lead local trail maintenance dig days. This is something we feel is hugely important. Giving back to the local riding scene and helps to improve the trails for all. The video shows volunteers working on various bridleways across the Hope Valley and Roaches.
Bike Garage – Gateway To Your Adventure – Mountain Biking Peak District
The Bike Garage is an independent family-owned bike shop which set out in 2010 with one mission: Help people get out on bikes more and experience our amazing local countryside. Jump on a train in Sheffield or arrive via car and begin your adventure. With tailored route information and trails for all levels.
Best places to eat
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