Grindleford, Eyam and Edges

Difficulty: Medium

Length: 27 miles

A longer but less technical loop linking lanes and light off-road tracks into the White Peak. Before looping back around and returning along Curber and Froggatt Edge.

Map and Elevation Profile

Track past Offerton Hall

The Route starts from the Bike Garage. Leave the site and take a right-hand turn along Hope Road, before taking the first right over the small bridge over the river into Shatton. Take the first left turn after you climb a small hill and pass through a row of houses. The path initially has a Tarmac surface but changes to a gravel track once you go through the big gate.

The track continues climbing up and passing through Oferton Hall before returning to the tarmac and snaking around the hill to join the more significant Abney Road. At this point, you turn left and follow the Road downhill for around 1 mile. Where the Road meets the B6001, and you have the Plough Inn Pub

This would be an early opportunity for many to stop for refreshments or food. Turning right and climbing up before taking the first right-hand

You are turning right and climbing a steeply narrow lane into Leam, a route that offers breathtaking views of the countryside. Riding along this beautifully lined country road, you’ll join Sir William Hill, another scenic spot. At this time, you have the option of turning left and dropping down Sir William Hill into Grindleford, or you can turn right and add an extra descent via Eyam, both routes offering picturesque landscapes.

After dropping down into Grindleford, you will want to turn right opposite the Sir William pub before turning right again onto the main Road heading south. After a short but manageable Road climb, you’ll reach the junction of New Road and Main Road where you want to take the right-hand split onto the narrower New Road. Please note, this Road is a dead end due to a landslide, but it’s ideal for cyclists as it’s lovely and quiet, ensuring your safety and peace of mind.

The beutiful tree lined road between Plough Pub and Sir William Hill

After climbing up New Road for 0.8 of a mile you want to take the left-hand turning dropping down Jacob’s ladder into Stoney Middleton. This is a short rocky track descent that brings you down into the back of Stony via the Church.

At the bottom of the hill, you join the Nook Road which meets the A623. Turning left at this junction heading downhill for around half a mile before turning right immediately after the football pitch on your right-hand side.

You’ve reached the bottom of Coombs Dale which is a long quarry-style rocky track climb up the bottom of Coombs Dale. The climb is around 2 miles in length with an average gradient of five degrees. When you get to the top there is a crossroads where you want to turn left and left again. Which brings you back along the south side of the dale with views back down into the climb you’ve just made. The bridleway then joins Bramley lane which drops down to cross Hassop Road. Where you want to continue straight across on Bramley lane this little lane drops you into the back of Baslow. This marks the furthest south you will be going on this route from here you begin to head north back along the edges.

Jacobs Ladder down into Stoney Middleton

Coombs Dale

Track along the top of Coombs Dale.

After passing through Baslow over the bridge, you pass the church on your right, taking the next left onto the school lane. The next section is one of the steepest on the route. At the top of the school lane, you take the left-hand fork onto Bar Road.

Following the bar, Road uphill before taking the left-hand split onto the bridleway, climbing up to the back of Curber edge.

With stunning views down onto Chatsworth and the Derwent Valley, keep heading north along the bridleway to Curber Gap. This is where the road climbs up through the edge. Pass straight across the road and up onto Froggat Edge. It’s always worth stopping once you’ve got to the top of the edge to admire the view. This is a fun section of the Bridleway. It’s a rocky path along the top of the edge that eventually drops down to join the A625.

Froggat Edge

Along Froggat Edge

After a short Road section pass the Grouse Inn. Shortly after taking a left turn onto the Longshore Estate. Passing by Longshore House where there is a cafe. Heading on straight across Grindleford Road, dropping down to take the right-hand split straight over Hathersage Road onto the Burbage Valley track. This is a long gradual incline up to Burbage Bridge. Following uphill through the car park, before taking the right-hand split onto Dale Road. Heading downhill below Stanage Edge. Before turning right onto North Lees Road. The road bears right around a small woodland you want to take the left and turn onto the Bridleway. Which will drop you down onto Birley Lane. Follow Birley Lane and at the junction with Coggers Lane. Where you want to take a left followed by a right down to the Hope Valley Ice Cream.

Almost at the end of the ride so a good place for a relaxing stop.

Following the farm track down to the main valley road. Turning right and using the cycleway on the pavement bring you back. Turning right when you get to the petrol station following the road uphill turning left at Mytham bridge, across the footbridge and back onto the Garden Centre.