Hollinsclough is on my to do list…Can it be incorporated into a decent loop…?
Therein lies the problem and the simple answer is no. That’s not to say you shouldn’t get over there and have a go. The descents are tough, challenging and ultimately rewarding, but it’s not easy to create a classic loop out of them. Part of the problem is that there is such a high concentration of descents in a small area, so unless you session them, you end up riding/pushing up what would be a great descent to get to the next descent.
The VG White Peak guide has a reasonable loop but it has too much road and/or grassy slog. I recommend just having a play, push back up, have another play on another descent etc…
Bear in mind Swan Rake and Limer Rake – the two that end in the centre of the village – are officially closed.