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Hi all,
Did this route yesterday, enjoyed it but was quite tough. Near the start of the route, when going up the steep road climb through Two Dales, the route takes you on an unmarked track off to the left, part of which is very loose and rocky. I wasn't able to ride up this section, but the rest of the climb was enjoyable with great views. Apart from that technical rocky climb at the beginning most of the route was rideable.
Favourite part of the ride was definitely the singletrack through Rowsley Woods, really pretty with little stream crossings and even a pretty little waterfall and bridge near the end of the trail.
You can view the route here: http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/MTc5ODkyMg== and I've added some photos below:
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Thanks for this. I'm spending two weeks in Bakewell this August, which is a new location to me, so might give this a bash!
Muchos Gracias amigo.
Thanks for this. I’m spending two weeks in Bakewell this August, which is a new location to me, so might give this a bash!
Muchos Gracias amigo.
No problem hope you enjoy the route.
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It’s a great ride.
I think the route guide (vgraphics book I assume) starts the ride in the wrong place. Parking in darley dale and going straight into the toughest climb is harsh.
we start in Bakewell mainly to get ice cream at the end of the ride!
its worth seeking out the golf course desent back in to bakewell, it’s a good ‘un!
its a summer ride for us. In the winter the mud can be horrid!
It’s a great ride.
I think the route guide (vgraphics book I assume) starts the ride in the wrong place. Parking in darley dale and going straight into the toughest climb is harsh.
we start in Bakewell mainly to get ice cream at the end of the ride!
its worth seeking out the golf course desent back in to bakewell, it’s a good ‘un!
its a summer ride for us. In the winter the mud can be horrid!
Yeh I meant to mention it's from the VP White Peak book, I did think maybe it would be better done clockwise.