Middleton And Smerrill is a civil parish located within the Derbyshire Dales district of England, entirely situated within the southern Peak District National Park. This region is characterized by its limestone dales, verdant pastures, and dry-stone walls, offering a landscape well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The area provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more, amidst its rural and agricultural setting.
Middleton And Smerrill offers more than…
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4.8
(116)
687
hikers
14.4km
03:56
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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113
hikers
5.71km
01:35
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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56
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
3.95km
01:05
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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28
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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29
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
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52.6km
03:48
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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12
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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126
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49.8km
03:29
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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73
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
18.5km
01:14
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
35.2km
02:26
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56
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30.1km
01:39
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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126
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44.4km
02:32
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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11
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
riders
44.7km
01:54
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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26
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50.8km
02:48
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20
riders
42.5km
02:11
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
77.7km
03:34
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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55
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
runners
12.6km
01:19
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.83km
00:49
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
hikers
6.42km
01:55
200m
200m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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8.90km
02:37
250m
250m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
12.3km
03:33
310m
310m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Middleton And Smerrill offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region is situated within the Peak District National Park, providing diverse terrain for exploration. More than 11 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking routes in Middleton And Smerrill include loops through Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale, and the Arbor Low Stone Circle loop. Sections of the Limestone Way also pass through the area. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Middleton And Smerrill guide.
Yes, Middleton And Smerrill features easy hikes suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often traverse picturesque limestone dales and pastures. The Easy hikes around Middleton And Smerrill guide provides specific options.
The High Peak Trail, a 17.5-mile (28 km) traffic-free route, and the Tissington Trail, running 13 miles (21 km) south, are easily accessible from Middleton Top. These former railway lines offer relatively flat cycling suitable for many abilities. Additional routes are detailed in the Cycling around Middleton And Smerrill guide.
Middleton And Smerrill offers mountain biking routes that incorporate old railway trails, forgotten bridleways, and rough farm tracks. These trails vary in difficulty, from paved surfaces to unpaved segments. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Middleton And Smerrill guide.
Yes, the region offers family-friendly routes, particularly along the disused railway lines like the High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail. These trails provide smooth, traffic-free surfaces suitable for all ages and abilities. The area is listed as a 'family_friendly' highlight category.
Middleton And Smerrill contains several historical sites, including the prehistoric Arbor Low Stone Circle, a recumbent henge. Various tumuli, such as Gib Hill, Kenslow Knoll, and Ringham Low, are also present. These sites add an archaeological dimension to the landscape.
Cycle hire is available at Middleton Top Countryside Centre. This location also serves as a starting point for exploring the High Peak Trail. It provides convenient access for visitors without their own equipment.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Middleton And Smerrill, Hiking around Middleton And Smerrill, and MTB Trails around Middleton And Smerrill. Guides for easy hikes, road cycling, running, gravel biking, and mountain hikes are also available.
Middleton And Smerrill is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 140,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 20,000 ratings.
The official website for the Middleton And Smerrill Parish Council is middletonbyyoulgrave.org.uk. It provides information relevant to the local community and parish activities.

