Good Peaks route? Options

[_tom_]

Never been to the Peaks before but I'm tempted to give it a go on Monday as I haven't had a proper xc ride in ages and the weather will probably be good! I don't have a gps so would be relying on maps, does anyone have a link to a good mapped route/loop? How easy is it to get lost there?!

Have seen some routes on Mad Pierre's site, which of these would be best for a peaks noob?

[Speedy Al]

If your a fit guy, then Jacobs ladder is hard to beat. Its got good long climbs rocks and fabbo descents, have fun

[glynn six 0]

Never been to the Peaks before but I'm tempted to give it a go on Monday as I haven't had a proper xc ride in ages and the weather will probably be good! I don't have a gps so would be relying on maps, does anyone have a link to a good mapped route/loop? How easy is it to get lost there?!

Have seen some routes on Mad Pierre's site, which of these would be best for a peaks noob?

tom around ladybower is always a good option.theres plenty to go at and if you do get a bit lost or feel knackered you can always cut it short and head back to the car if you have a map to follow. i can do you a good route if you like and post it in maps for you to copy onto a map with a highlight pen.

[glynn six 0]

 ladybower.gpx ( 64.89k ) Number of downloads: 22

try this one tom.starting from hope then castleton then ladybower.ive tried to do one thats as easy to follow as possible with a map.post up afterwards to let me know how you went on

[_tom_]

Cheers Glynn, what software do I need to open a gpx file?

Al, I'm definitely not a fit guy and I've heard Jacob's Ladder can be 'orrible so will probably leave that for a while

[glynn six 0]

Cheers Glynn, what software do I need to open a gpx file?

Al, I'm definitely not a fit guy and I've heard Jacob's Ladder can be 'orrible so will probably leave that for a while

just click on the ordnance survey icon and it will show you the map
also with it being a bank holiday there should be plenty of riders or walkers to ask..........we are mostly a friendly lot in the peaks....with just the odd exception

[glynn six 0]

also fogot to add,there is a car park at the start point on the main road directly opp.the woodbine cafe,but its £5 for all day.you might get parked on the road for free but pull in your wing mirror cos the passing traffic can get a bit close.

[Speedy Al]

Cheers Glynn, what software do I need to open a gpx file?

Al, I'm definitely not a fit guy and I've heard Jacob's Ladder can be 'orrible so will probably leave that for a while

Then as Glynn says, hit Ladybower, the loop around the lake is pretty flat and there's lots of options to try a few good long climbs on the way round if you please, just lookout for mountain bikers with big grins.

The last car park on the right before the centre is free (last time i went) get there early or the whole place will be rammed.

[glynn six 0]

Then as Glynn says, hit Ladybower, the loop around the lake is pretty flat and there's lots of options to try a few good long climbs on the way round if you please, just lookout for mountain bikers with big grins.

The last car park on the right before the centre is free (last time i went) get there early or the whole place will be rammed.

i made the start point at hope al, but your right he could make the start point at a number of places along the route.