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..........Can I cycle from the A57 end along the top and follow it round to Redmires? Will it be Gravel bike friendly if I'm allowed?

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Posted : 01/06/2022 11:54 am
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yes and yes. totally cheeky but usually quiet, pick your time as ever. It is fairly untechnical and is mostly just grass, mud and a few rocks. Probably better after it's been dry. Slight uphill from the road but not too bad. I've been meaning to revisit.


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 11:57 am
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It's all cheeky (footpath) until you get to the plantation/pole bridleway


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 12:02 pm
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It'd be fairly hard going on a gravel bike, I'd have thought.

It’s all cheeky (footpath)

Yeah but the section of the top to the north of the pole / bridleways is probably a lot less contentious. You rarely see anyone on it whereas the south section from the pole bridleway to Burbage is very often crawling with families, walkers, dogs, climbers etc and IMHO strictly reserved for quiet evenings or weekday jaunts.


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 12:16 pm
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Thanks all, thinking about doing it on Friday but might hold off till later in the year.


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 3:55 pm
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Are you doing gravel and missing all the best bits round there because

a) that's the bike you have with you

b) you just want to ride gravel

c) you are being niche for the sake of it

d) other


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 7:21 pm
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It’s definitely cheeky. I don’t think it’s actually a right of way as a footpath though (that’s beneath the edge) so use that in your defence if so required. It’s not a route I’ve ever felt the need to ride on a bike though, more interesting buts to ride, cheeky and legit nearby.


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 8:35 pm
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is fairly untechnical and is mostly just grass, mud and a few rocks

Hmmm. I thought the top of stanage was quite techie, but maybe I'm thinking g more of the popular end


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 9:13 pm
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It’s definitely cheeky. I don’t think it’s actually a right of way as a footpath though (that’s beneath the edge)

Correct but it's access land.


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 10:25 pm
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Edit, mis read!


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 10:51 pm
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Are you doing gravel and missing all the best bits round there because

a) that’s the bike you have with you

b) you just want to ride gravel

c) you are being niche for the sake of it

d) other

a) yep

b) yep

c) nope

d) n/a

Who says I'm missing out on all the best bits 🤔😀


 
Posted : 02/06/2022 12:35 am
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Correct but it’s access land.

It is, but, depending on when OP is planning to go;


 
Posted : 02/06/2022 10:43 am
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That's curious, the Natural England database shows no current temporary restriction on Moscar Moor except for the standing exclusion of dogs.

linky


 
Posted : 02/06/2022 7:04 pm
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Personally I'd argue that all CROW land should be open to cycling...the only problem is I believe the area falls in the Peak District National Park and the park byelaws exclude riding bicycles accept on appropriate public rights of way

Rule 20


 
Posted : 03/06/2022 1:31 am
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It's better Stanage to A57 as it's slightly downhill. I've often done it on the Gravel bike and never had an issue with bike or people.


 
Posted : 03/06/2022 9:53 am
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That’s curious, the Natural England database shows no current temporary restriction on Moscar Moor except for the standing exclusion of dogs.

I just did a search on that site (from scratch) and it does return the closures.


 
Posted : 03/06/2022 11:45 am

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