Local rides from the High Peak Cycles Shop

Find below a selection of rides from the HPC shop.

These rides although not ‘epic’ in the grand scheme of things contain steep hills, rocks, loose terrain, sheep and even sometimes other people… so please ride within your limits!


Rowarth and Cown Edge MTB Loop

Another local MTB loop, starting from the HPC shop and taking in Rowarth and Cown Edge.

Length: 12.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,423ft


Hobson Moor MTB Classic Loop

Loop starting from High Peak Cycles heading over Hobson Moor and back via the reservoirs and the Trans Pennine Trail

Length: 13.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,598 feet


Local Glossop MTB Loop

A pedally local loop that doesn't go too remote. Bit of everything, noting too mad. Can be easily extended or cut short.

Length: 13.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,345 feet


Northern Horse Route MTB Loop

Northern Horse Route from High Peak Cycles, Long but not too challenging. 2 steep climbs but mainly undulating single track or trail riding.

Length: 20.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,345 feet


Lantern Pike and Little Mill MTB Loop

Out and back loop starting at High Peak Cycles and heading up to Chunal on the road before joining monks road and taking a left turn onto the Pennine bridleway to Lantern Pike.

Length: 12.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,482 feet