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Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Great Longstone

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Derbyshire Dales

Great Longstone

Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Great Longstone

Moderate

4.0

(1)

18

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Cressbrook Switchback – Tideswell loop from Great Longstone

01:56

34.8km

530m

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: October 1, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.37 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monsal Head is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire – and for good reason! Overlooking the impressive Headstone Viaduct crossing the picturesque Monsal Dale, it truly is a …

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2

3.11 km

Cressbrook Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of my favourite climbs in the area. Steady gradient heading up to Cressbrook with a stunning switchback ¾ of the way up. Make sure to stop for a photo! 📸

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3

7.82 km

Tideswell to Litton Path

Highlight • Trail

Linking two beautiful peak villages.

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4

8.83 km

Tideswell

Highlight • Settlement

Tideswell is a large village that has the honour of being ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. The pretty village has narrow streets, quirky cottages and an utterly timeless atmosphere. Tideswell has …

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5

22.1 km

Windmill Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely village. No obvious windmill

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23.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

7

25.6 km

Bretton Ridge Road View

Highlight • Climb

This road along the ridge passes through the tiny village of Bretton (a few houses and a pub). You are rewarded with endless views of the surrounding countryside.

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B

34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

225 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

16.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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4°C

29 %

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