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Derbyshire Dales

Hardings Lane – Long Dale Road loop from Ashbourne

Road cycling routes

Derbyshire Dales

Hardings Lane – Long Dale Road loop from Ashbourne

Moderate

23

riders

Hardings Lane – Long Dale Road loop from Ashbourne

03:01

61.1km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 29.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.51 km

The Knockerdown Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely Marston's pub just to the North of Carsington Water. They have a large and spacious garden as well as plenty of indoor seating. The beer garden also offers …

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2

11.9 km

Longcliffe Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Twists and turns and great view

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22.5 km

Bolderstone Plantation

Forest

4

29.1 km

Parsley Hay Visitor Centre and Bike Hire

Highlight • Cycleway

Great snack bar and bike hire centre. Makes for a good target to aim for when riding on the Tissington or High Peak Trails.

The snack bar doesn't have inside …

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5

32.6 km

Monyash Café

Highlight • Cafe

Recommended cafe. Offers breakfast all day plus other food options. Nice, warm inside sitting area when it's cold. There's also room outside on the village green when weather is suitable. …

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6

34.3 km

Tagg Lane Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great ice cream parlour that does glorious artisan gelato. Expect all the classic flavours, as well as specialities like hazelnut, pistachio and maple. The dairy is family-owned, with a mission to produce safe, high-quality raw milk.

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7

40.2 km

Hardings Lane

Highlight • Climb

What a great, gradual climb.

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8

40.5 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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9

41.8 km

Heathcote Mere

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to stop at, very peaceful, close to Hartington to buy drinks and snacks.

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B

61.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

8.59 km

535 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

14.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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