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Derbyshire Dales
Eyam

Winnats Pass Climb – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Eyam

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Eyam

Winnats Pass Climb – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Eyam

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Winnats Pass Climb – Cressbrook Switchback loop from Eyam

02:54

55.3km

900m

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 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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5.81 km

Windmill Lane

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Lovely village. No obvious windmill

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2

16.2 km

Winnats Pass Climb

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No.33 of Simon Warren's '100 Greatest Cycling Climbs'. A 1.1 mile (1.8 km) climb with an average gradient of 11.4% and a max of 18.3%.

Worth it though as once …

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19.7 km

View of Rushup Edge

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Without doubt one of the best views around for miles. If you have arrived there from climbing up Mam Nick it makes it all the more rewarding.

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29.1 km

Rushup Edge to Peak Forest Road

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Perfect cut-through from Rushup Edge to Peak Forest. Views can extend for miles on a clear day.

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35.4 km

Wheston Bank

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This is the small road that passes Dale Head Farm and then climbs the narrow valley up to Wheston. It's about 90m of ascent and quite steep initially but fun and quiet.

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38.9 km

Tideswell

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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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42.9 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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46.0 km

View of Monsal Head and the Headstone Viaduct

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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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55.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.6 km

4.54 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

12.1 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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2°C

19 %

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