My [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/riding-and-camping-recommendations-lake-district-october ]planned Lake Districts trip[/url] has transmogrified to a Peaks trip tomorrow. Looking for a couple of long-ish (all day or half day) routes? We are basing ourselves in Hope if that helps.
Any recommendations/GPX routes anyone can share?
We've had a bit of rain recently, not loads but check the keeeper off the peak feed to see what weather is like.
The Kinder route above is a classic
Perfect place to explore best of the Dark Peak. Agree you should head West to do the classic Rushup/Roych/Jacobs loop, then head East on the other day to ride around Win Hill/Lockerbrook/Derwent Moor, if you look at a map you'll see the bridleways form loops that you can link together to suit your fitness/inclination. Depends what you like but Blackley Clough (potato alley),Haggs Farm,Gores plantation, the Beast and routes off Derwent Moor are all great descents.
As above though I would add in a little extra loop into the Jacobs ride so you can do cavedale as well.
Roman lakes 100k challenge.
I did it in May this year. 10 hours, 74 miles and 11,000ft ascent. Should keep you busy!
r8jimbob - have you a link to the Roman lakes 100km you mentioned? Sounds interesting...
Hope you can see this - https://www.strava.com/activities/301896713
I can't seem to find the website that documents it for some reason. I believe a map is available from Roman Lakes in Marple.
I rode it from my house which added a little more distance to it. Easy enough to start in Hope though
Cheers - I'll store that one as something to do early next summer...(I googled it too and couldn't find proper link for it)
That Kinder/Jacobs loop but instead of going up Chapel Gate, add in Edale>Hollins Cross>Mam Tor>Cavedale>Broken Road>Rushup Edge, then rejoin route at top of Chapel Gate.