For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Derbyshire Dales. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful motor bike routes.
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The 10 most beautiful motor bike routes in the Derbyshire Dales
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Castleton circular - 2
Difficulty
easy
180.8 km
2:35 h
3,056 m
3,056 m
Easy m/c route, quad and 4X4 will need slight deviations because of specific Specific TRO conditions apply against 4X4 and Quads.Great Hucklow has a small school, keep speed/noise to a minimum, avoid school times. Thanks.
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Castleton circular - 1
Difficulty
moderate
165.5 km
2:22 h
3,138 m
3,138 m
A route for motorcycle trail riders.Please stick to the route and give full consideration to other users. I believe that 'Green Lanes' are for ALL Users.Please follow the TRF's Code of Conduct.
Motor Bike
· North East England
Pennines & Peaks via Winnats Pass From Doncaster
Difficulty
moderate
188 km
2:41 h
2,479 m
2,545 m
A whopping 115 mile Motorcycle run from Maltby to Retford via the Pennines & Peaks going through the breathtaking Winnats Pass.
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Whaley Bridge Circular. Revised Oct 2020
Difficulty
easy
98.3 km
1:24 h
1,870 m
1,868 m
An easy route suitable for a short day out. The Goyt Valley is great for birdwatching if you stop for a brew or quick smoke break.
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Crowdicote to meerbrook
First attempt
52.1 km
0:45 h
888 m
1,029 m
Peak District National Park - Hurdlow - Crowdicote - River Dove - Glutton Bridge - Hollinsclough - Hollinsclough Methodist Chapel - Hill Top Farm - Knotbury - River Dane - Wildboarclough - St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough - Gradbach Methodist Chapel - Forest Wood - Goldsitch Moss - Black Brook Nature Reserve - Newstone Farm - Pleasant View - Meerbrook - The Parish Church of St Matthew's
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Newhaven, Two Dales; Chatsworth; Eyam.
Difficulty
moderate
106.3 km
1:31 h
1,716 m
1,732 m
Circular tour taking in Chatsworth, Eyam, Millers Dale, Tadcliffe and Hartington.
Motor Bike
· North East England
Houndkirk to Over Haddon
Difficulty
easy
87.1 km
1:15 h
1,514 m
1,669 m
A little planned route to go check on the blockage at Over Haddon
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Whaley Bridge/Wildboarclough Circular
Difficulty
moderate
200.9 km
2:52 h
3,410 m
3,409 m
Cumberland and Heild Lane routes are legally restricted to motorcycle use only.
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Winter Big bike run starting at Tissington.
Difficulty
moderate
176.4 km
4:33 h
3,063 m
3,146 m
Starting at Tissington, going through the Southern Peaks, east over towards Sheffield and finishing up at Ashbourne.
Motor Bike
· Central England and the Midlands
Matlock to Hebden Bridge
Difficulty
moderate
129.5 km
3:28 h
2,066 m
2,055 m
From https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/travel/what-are-the-best-motorcycle-routes-in-the-uk
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Peak District - Green lanes by Gavin
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
Photo: Gavin Burns, Community
March 20, 2023
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Community
Was a very good and fun route, thanks for putting it together Richard.
(As is the case with the Peaks, a couple of lanes have since been made restricted)
Found at great little cafe at Wheston too.
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Newhaven, Two Dales; Chatsworth; Eyam. by null AndrewG
October 28, 2022
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Community
Unfortunately Back lane can no longer be ridden.
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Following Peak District Beginner Route tweaked by Alexander
September 05, 2022
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Community
Fantastic fun, thank you very much for putting this together.
I completed the route in two sections, South of Buxton and North of Buxton circular routes. Having not ridden for far too long I found the route through 3 shires head hard work due to bad body position and not enough momentum, conversely the route to the North is much more tame and I'd recommend doing it first to get into rock bashing on the easier sections before taking on the more challenging southern loop. I'd definitely choose the southern route if I'm feeling energetic in the evening as it's some of the best fun green laning I've ever done. Northern route great for a less technical countryside romp, still plenty of fun to be had. It's rarely dull perfectly graded gravel, lots of pot holes and rocks to keep you on your toes.
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